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Metabase
AICores
Open-source business intelligence. Ask questions of your database without SQL.
198 reviews
Free tierHas API
Metabase democratizes business intelligence. The visual query builder genuinely enables non-technical team members to explore data. Self-hosting makes it free. For startups and small teams, it provides 80% of Tableau's value at 0% of the cost.
What's great
- Free self-hosted with no feature limitations
- Visual query builder accessible to non-technical users
- Embeddable analytics for building data products
Watch out for
- Self-hosting requires DevOps resources
- Cloud pricing jumps quickly above free tier
- Less powerful than Tableau for complex enterprise analysis
Quick Facts
Founded2014
PricingFrom $85/mo (Cloud Starter, 5 users)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb, linux
APIAvailable
CategoryAnalytics & Data
Q: What is Metabase?
Metabase lets anyone in your organization ask questions of your database without writing SQL. Connect to any database, and Metabase provides a visual query builder that generates charts, dashboards, and reports.
Q: How much does Metabase cost?
Metabase starts at $85/mo (Cloud Starter, 5 users). A free tier is available with Free self-hosted (unlimited).
Q: Who is Metabase best for?
Metabase is best for teams wanting bi and dashboards without enterprise pricing. self-hosted for maximum value..
Q: Is Metabase free?
Yes, Metabase is completely free and open source.
Best for
Teams wanting BI and dashboards without enterprise pricing. Self-hosted for maximum value.
Not ideal for
Enterprise organizations needing governance, compliance, and dedicated support.
Free
Free self-hosted (unlimited)
Starter
$85/mo (Cloud Starter, 5 users)
Pro
$500/mo (Cloud Pro, 10 users)
Enterprise
Custom pricing
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Last updated: May 2026
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