Metabase

Metabase

Accessible open-source BI for no-code exploration, SQL analysis, and embedded dashboards

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Metabase is an open-source business intelligence and visualization platform for asking questions, building dashboards, and sharing data. Its no-code query builder supports business users, while SQL, self-hosting, and embedded analytics serve technical and SaaS teams.

Updated

2026-09-11

Platforms

Web / Cloud / Self-hosted

Freemium

Open Source: free to self-host, with no-code questions, SQL, dashboards, and core visualization features; hosting and operations remain your responsibility. Cloud Starter: the user-provided reference is $100/month including 5 users, with additional users around $6/user/month. Pro: the user-provided reference is $575/month including 10 users, with additional users around $12/user/month, plus SSO, data permissions, interactive embedding, and white-labeling. Enterprise: custom pricing; the user-provided reference is about $20,000/year and may include dedicated support, air-gapped deployment, and advanced compliance. Metabase's official pricing page states that current Pro and Enterprise pricing, support, procurement, deployment, and embedding packages can be customized. Monthly/annual terms, user counts, embedded analytics limits, and current prices may change; confirm the official plan and quote before purchase.

* Pricing is for reference only; see the official site for current pricing.

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Key Features

  • Visual query builder

    Use point-and-click questions and visualizations to investigate connected data sources.

  • Dashboard sharing

    Combine saved questions, charts, and filters into dashboards for teams and stakeholders.

  • SQL editor

    Give technical users a native SQL workflow for complex queries and reusable analysis.

  • Embedded analytics

    Embed interactive questions and dashboards into SaaS applications and customer portals.

Best For

Startup and business teams

Ask questions and build dashboards without waiting for an analyst to write every query.

SaaS product teams

Embed interactive analytics into customer-facing products with paid deployment options.

Data engineering and DevOps teams

Self-host a flexible BI layer while retaining control over data, infrastructure, and access.

Pros

  • Free open-source self-hosting option
  • Friendly no-code experience for business users
  • Supports SQL and embedded analytics in one platform

Considerations

  • Self-hosting requires infrastructure and maintenance
  • Advanced permissions and embedding require paid plans
  • Pricing and enterprise terms may require a sales process

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