How to Download & Install Tableau Public (Free) & Desktop (Trial)
Tableau is available in 2 versions
- Tableau Public (Free)
- Tableau Desktop (Commercial)
Here is a detailed comparison between the two
| Tableau Desktop | Tableau Public | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Personal Edition - $35 per month Professional Edition - $70 per month | Free and Open Source |
| Data Source Connection | Connect to any data source files including databases, web applications and more | Connect to Excel and text files |
| Publish/Save | Can be saved as a local file and can be published in Tableau Server and Tableau Online | Can be published only in Tableau Public profile |
| OS | Windows and Mac | Windows and Mac |
| Security | Data and Visualizations are secured | Data and visualizations are not secured as it is available in public |
| Usage Details | Professional and Enterprise level | Personal level |
| Data Extract | Data can be extracted from various data sources and stored as Tableau extract file | Data cannot be obtained from different data sources as it is limited to connect only excel and text files. |
Note: To execute the examples in these tutorials, you will need access to Tableau Desktop. We will go through the steps the install Tableau Desktop on a Windows Machine. It has a day trial.
In this tutorial, you will learn
Download and Install Tableau Public
Step 1) Go to www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar on your web browser. Now you need to enter your email id and click on "DOWNLOAD THE APP" button.
Step 2) This will start downloading the .exe file for Windows by default, and you can see the downloading process in the bottom left corner of the website.
Step 3) Open the downloaded file. Accept the terms and conditions and click on "Install" button.
Step 4) After installation Start Screen of Tableau is shown
Download and Install Tableau Desktop
Step 1) Go to www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar on your web browser.
Step 2) Click on the "TRY NOW" button shown in the top right corner of the website.
Step 3) It will redirect to the page where you need to enter your email id and click on "DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL" button.
Step 4) This will start downloading tableau latest version. An .exe file for Windows is downloaded, and you can see the downloading process in the bottom left corner of the website.
Step 5) Open the downloaded file. Check in to accept the terms and conditions and click on "Install" button.
Step 6) A optional pop-up message will be shown to get the approval of Administrator to install the software. Click on "Yes" to approve it. Installation of the Tableau Desktop on Windows system starts
Step 7) Once the installation is completed, open the Tableau Desktop software.
Step 8) In the Registration window
- Click on Activate Tableau and entire your license details
- If you do not have a license, enter your credentials
- Click on Start Trial now
Step 9) Wait for registration to complete
Step 10) Start Screen of Tableau is shown
Now you are all set to use the Tableau Desktop in your windows system.
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