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Best if
You are data Analysts and need: Writing and deploying SQL, Python, or dbt workflows
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Freemium · Free + from $30 / month

Overview

Nao is an AI-powered data IDE designed for analysts, engineers, and scientists. It enables users to write SQL, Python, or dbt workflows, preview changes, catch issues early, and deploy confidently. Nao connects directly to your data warehouse, understanding your schema to facilitate faster development, fewer bugs, and maintained data trust. It helps build data pipelines, launch quality checks, run analytics, and foster team collaboration without context switching. Nao positions itself as an AI teammate for modern data work, offering an AI data editor that is connected to your warehouse and business context, powered by an agent that writes code with data quality in mind.

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Best for

Short scenarios where nao tends to shine.

  • Writing and deploying SQL, Python, or dbt workflows

    Best for Data Analysts

  • Building and shipping data models and pipelines

    Best for Data Engineers

  • Running complex analytics and generating insights

    Best for Data Scientists

  • Exploring and identifying relevant data quickly

    Best for Analytics Engineers

  • Ensuring data quality through testing and data diffs

    Best for Data Teams

  • Collaborating on data projects across teams

    Best for Data Analysts

  • Creating data visualizations and charts

    Best for Data Analysts

Example outputs 1

Sample generations and before/after results for nao.

Access & connections

Where you can use nao, and what it plugs into.

Platforms

Web

Integrations

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • AI-powered data IDE for SQL, Python, and dbt workflows
  • Direct data warehouse integration (Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.)
  • AI agent for code generation, data pipelines, analytics, and quality checks
  • AI auto-complete based on data schema
  • dbt integration (model preview, lineage)
  • Data quality checks and data diffs
  • Secure local data connection and SOC 2 Type II certification

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FAQ 7

What is nao?
Nao is an AI-powered data IDE designed for analysts, engineers, and scientists. It enables users to write SQL, Python, or dbt workflows, preview changes, catch issues early, and deploy confidently. Nao connects directly to your data warehouse, understanding your schema to facilitate faster development, fewer bugs, and maintained data trust. It helps build data pipelines, launch quality checks, run analytics, and foster team collaboration without context switching. Nao positions itself as an AI teammate for modern data work, offering an AI data editor that is connected to your warehouse and business context, powered by an agent that writes code with data quality in mind.
How to use nao?
Users connect nao directly to their data warehouse (supporting Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, DuckDB, Motherduck, Athena, Redshift). Within the IDE, they can query data, use AI auto-complete on their data schema, and create and save SQL worksheets. The integrated AI agent, with direct access to the data schema, can write code, create data pipelines, run complex analytics, explore data, and ensure data quality. Users can drag and drop data to the AI agent for analysis and chart creation. Nao also integrates with dbt for model preview and lineage, and uses data stack documentation as context for code generation.
Who is nao for?
Nao is designed for analysts, engineers, and scientists, specifically data teams, to write SQL, Python, or dbt workflows and manage data tasks.
Is there a free version of nao?
Yes, there is a 'Free STARTER' plan which includes a 15-day Pro trial, unlimited data connections, unlimited AI auto-complete, and up to 5 agent requests per day.
How do agent usage limits work?
The Free STARTER plan includes up to 5 agent requests per day. The Pro plan offers unlimited agent requests.
Is nao secure? Where is my data stored?
Yes, nao is designed to keep your data secure. Your data connection is local, between your computer and your warehouse. No data is sent to nao, and no data is sent to the LLM unless you explicitly allow it. Your data stays private and secure and is never used to train AI. Nao is SOC 2 Type II certified.
Can I add several seats to my team?
Yes, the Pro plan allows you to invite team members, and the Enterprise plan offers an enterprise workspace and centralized billing.
nao Free + from $30 / month