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An open-source BI tool built on dbt that turns modeled data into dashboards and metrics everyone can explore.
Lightdash is an open-source business intelligence tool built on top of dbt. It reads your dbt project — models, tests, and documentation — and turns it into dashboards and metrics automatically, so the metrics your team defines in dbt are the same metrics everyone sees in Lightdash. There is no separate modelling step and no duplicate definitions to maintain.
Key Features
- Built on dbt — metrics stay in sync automatically
- Visual query builder and dashboards
- Free open-source edition you can self-host
- Managed cloud hosting option
- Dimensions, metrics, and custom SQL
- Sharing and scheduled reports
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | $0 | Free forever; self-hosted BI on top of your dbt project. |
| Cloud | Check official site | Managed hosting, support, and team features; see the official site for current pricing. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: teams that already use dbt and want lightweight BI on top of it.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners
How it works
The tool is aimed at teams that already use dbt. Analysts explore data with a visual query builder, build dashboards, and share them with the team, while everything stays in sync with the dbt project. It supports dimensions, metrics, and custom SQL, and it can be self-hosted for free or run as a managed cloud service.
Lightdash is free as open-source software, with paid cloud plans for teams that want hosting, support, and extra features — check the official site for current cloud pricing. It is an excellent pick for dbt users who want lightweight, governed BI, though it is less useful if your team does not use dbt.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Open-source edition is free
- No duplicate metric definitions — dbt is the source of truth
- Simple and fast to set up for dbt teams
- Self-hosting keeps data under your control
✗ Cons
- Much less useful if you do not use dbt
- Fewer features than full enterprise BI suites
- Cloud pricing needs checking on the official site
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lightdash free?
Yes — Lightdash has a free plan. Free open source; Cloud — check official site
What is Lightdash best for?
teams that already use dbt and want lightweight BI on top of it.
What kind of tool is Lightdash?
Lightdash is a Data & Analytics tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026