While you can "hide" a visualization from your profile gallery, the underlying data is still hosted on public servers and could be discovered via direct links. Never use Tableau Public for sensitive or proprietary business data . 2. Data Source Constraints
| Feature | Tableau Public (Free) | Tableau Creator (Paid ~$70/month) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fully public | Private (local save or server) | | Data Sources | Flat files only | 80+ connectors (SQL, cloud, etc.) | | Save Locally | No (only read-only .twb) | Yes (.twbx files) | | Collaboration | None | Shared projects, permissions | | Refresh Schedule | Manual only | Automated (server/online) | | Row Limit | 10 million | None (hardware dependent) | | Remove Tableau Branding | No | Yes | tableau public free limitations
You cannot connect directly to live databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Amazon Redshift. While you can "hide" a visualization from your
In early 2026, Tableau introduced a that bridges the gap for individual users who Tableau Public Tableau Desktop Free Edition (2026) Publishing Publicly to Tableau Public Only Cannot publish to Cloud, Server, or Public Saving Cloud-only (no local save) Local saving permitted Data Connectors Limited (Flat files, OData) Full access to all connectors (SQL, etc.) Row Limit 15 Million Rows No row limits Privacy Private (Local) New 2026 Performance Features Data Source Constraints | Feature | Tableau Public