Metabase
Open-source business intelligence and embedded analytics
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Metabase is a free alternative to Tableau.
Open-source BI platform with AI-assisted queries, dashboards and embeddable analytics.
- for
- Product teams, data analysts and engineers needing self-hosted or cloud BI.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
Key features
- AI-assisted querying — Ask questions in plain English or generate SQL with Metabot AI.
- Semantic layer — Define reusable metrics and trusted data models in Data Studio.
- Embedded analytics — Embed dashboards and charts with multi-tenant permissions via SDK.
- Enterprise security — SOC 1, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA compliance and SSO integrations.
- Multi-tenant data segregation — Row- and column-level security with granular permissions.
- Result caching — Speed up dashboards with built-in caching controls.
Use cases
- Non-technical teammates explore data without writing SQL.
- Product teams embed self-serve reporting inside a SaaS app.
- Data teams build a governed semantic layer for consistent metrics.
- Companies monitor dashboard usage and audit data access.
Metabase pricing
- Open SourceFreeAI questions · SQL generation · 20+ data sources · Unlimited dashboards
- Starter$100/monthAI questions · 3-day support · First 5 users included · $6 per additional user
- Pro$575/monthUnlimited embedding · Multi-tenant security · Whitelabeling · $12 per additional user
Metabase vs alternatives
 Metabase |  Tableau |  Mixpanel |  PostHog |  Plausible | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Self-hosted BI with AI-driven querying | Enterprise-grade visual analytics | Product event tracking | Product analytics with session replay | Privacy-focused web analytics |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Metabase vs Tableau: Tableau is a commercial BI suite with a richer visual authoring UI, while Metabase is open-source and focuses on AI-driven queries and embeddable analytics.
- Metabase vs Mixpanel: Mixpanel focuses on product event analytics, whereas Metabase provides general BI, dashboards and embedded reporting.
- Metabase vs PostHog: PostHog offers product analytics and session replay; Metabase offers broader BI, semantic layer and AI querying.
- Metabase vs Plausible: Plausible is a lightweight web analytics tool, while Metabase is a full-featured BI platform with AI and embedding capabilities.
Metabase FAQ
Does Metabase charge for more visualizations or data sources?+
No, you can create unlimited dashboards, visualizations and connect any number of data sources at the same price.
How are users counted for billing?+
Every individual who signs in, directly or via SSO, counts as a user; licenses are per-person and non-transferable.
Can I adjust the number of paid users?+
Yes, you can add or deactivate users and billing is prorated automatically.
What’s the difference between Pro and Enterprise?+
Both have the same feature set; Enterprise adds dedicated support, custom pricing, procurement help and optional air-gapped deployment.
Summarized by DevHunt from metabase.com · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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