About the product

Instance helps teams get answers from their internal data without digging through databases or writing SQL.

We're building a secure, read-only layer that lets anyone ask questions in plain English and receive transparent, verifiable answers, including where the data came from and how the result was computed.

Instance is your team's personal data analyst: working to reduce bottlenecks, protect engineering time, and help teams move faster with confidence.

How it works

Connect your database

Securely connect your database in seconds; Instance automatically maps your schema. Save multiple databases and switch between them anytime.

Ask a question

Like asking a colleague. "What were our top 10 products last month?" or "Show me customers who haven't ordered in 90 days." Query all your databases at once or focus on just one.

See the reasoning

Instance generates SQL in real-time and shows you exactly what's running. Click "Explain this code" for a plain-English breakdown of any query. Full transparency into how your answer was found.

Visualize and explore

View results as tables or graphs. Explore your database structure, preview sample data, and get automated clean-up suggestions that flag duplicate rows or missing data.