Quick start
Get started with Clema in 5 minutes
Connect a data source, ask your first question in plain English, and review the sourced answer. Free plan, no credit card.
The short version
Sign up, connect a data source, type a question in plain English, review the sourced answer. Three steps, no SQL, no credit card to start.
The steps
Connect a data source
Sign up and connect a warehouse (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), an SIS (Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft), or upload a spreadsheet. In the trial, Clema helps you connect a sample source so you can ask real questions immediately.
Ask your first question in plain English
Type a question like "What is our fall completion rate?" or "How does our 4-year graduation rate compare to last year?" or "What percentage of our students receive Pell Grants, and how has that shifted over the last three years?" No SQL, no query builder, no BI training. Clema understands higher-ed terminology out of the box.
Review the sourced answer and audit trail
Clema returns the answer with its data sources, the calculation method, and a full audit trail. You can verify any figure against your systems before it ships.
Go further: analytics, data requests, widgets
Turn the answer into a chart, route a data request through Clema with conversational intake, or embed the conversation in a Power BI dashboard, Tableau workbook, or your IR portal.
What happens after the free plan
No auto-billing and no surprise charge. The free plan is $0 forever, and published plans start at $99 per month when your team needs more. You decide when you are ready. Full prerequisites and technical requirements for a production rollout live on the requirements page.
Getting started FAQs
How do I get started with Clema?
Sign up for the free plan, connect a data source (a warehouse like Snowflake or Redshift, an SIS like Banner, or a spreadsheet upload), then ask your first question in plain English. Most teams see value in the first session.
Do I need a credit card to start on the free plan?
No. The free plan requires no credit card and gives you 20 AI conversations a month. We help you connect a sample data source so you can ask real questions immediately.
What data sources can I connect first?
Clema connects to 50+ platforms including Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, Workday, Canvas, Blackboard, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, SQL Server, Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, and Power BI. You can also upload a file to start.
How long does it take to get value from Clema?
Minutes on the free plan with a sample source. Most institutions are fully live in two to four weeks, including data connections and user training.
When do I need to move beyond the free plan?
The free plan is $0 forever and includes 20 AI conversations a month for one user. When your team needs more, published plans start at $99 per month (Pro), with Max at $299 per month and custom Enterprise pricing. There is no auto-billing on the free plan.
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