Tableau License Types
Explorer License: The Explorer option provides governed authoring and data exploration capabilities for users who don't require the complete data transformation functionalities of Tableau Prep Builder or the ability to connect to raw data sources. Explorers have the freedom to access and analyze published data, create and distribute their own dashboards, and manage the content they have built or been granted permission to edit. This license is directly assigned to Tableau Server user accounts (no download required) and is provided at no cost
Viewer License: Tableau Viewers have the ability to view and interact with published visualizations and dashboards. These users can be granted permission to access published content, explore guided drill paths, apply filters, and even subscribe to dashboards for regular updates and data-driven alerts. This license is directly assigned to Tableau Server user accounts (no download required) and is provided at no cost
Creator License (includes Tableau Desktop and Prep Builder): The Creator license is designed for users who create content. This can include the design, cleaning, and curation of data sources, which others will use to analyze governed data, or the creation of visualizations and dashboards with which other users will interact. It also includes designing governance and permissions models that control which information users may find. Provided at bulk licensing pass-through cost
Obtaining a Creator License
Creator licenses are provided by Software Central. To request this license go to the ServiceNow Service Catalog, select "Business Intelligence and Reporting" from the left side menu and then open the "Tableau Desktop License" form and fill it out:
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