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An open-source analytics tool that lets anyone ask questions of company data and build dashboards without SQL.
Metabase is an open-source business intelligence tool that makes it easy for anyone in a company to ask questions of their data. Connect a database, and Metabase lets you build questions with a visual query builder — no SQL required — then turn the answers into charts, dashboards, and saved questions that the whole team can reuse. It is one of the simplest BI tools to set up, which is why it is popular with startups and small teams.
Key Features
- Visual query builder — no SQL needed
- Dashboards, saved questions, and alerts
- Free open-source edition you can self-host
- Managed cloud hosting option
- SSO, permissions, and usage analytics on paid plans
- Connects to databases, warehouses, and spreadsheets
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | $0 | Free forever; self-hosted questions, dashboards, and alerts. |
| Cloud Pro | $500/mo | Managed hosting with SSO, permissions, and support. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Serialization, advanced permissions, white-labelling, and dedicated support. |
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: startups and small teams that want simple, affordable BI they can self-host.
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers, Students
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers, Students
How it works
The open-source edition is free and covers the core: questions, dashboards, alerts, and sharing. The paid cloud and Pro plans add features such as SSO, permissions, usage analytics, and support, while Enterprise adds serialization, advanced permissions, and white-labelling. Metabase can be self-hosted or run as a managed cloud service.
Metabase Cloud starts at $500 per month, and the open-source edition is free forever. It is a strong pick for teams that want a simple, affordable BI tool they can run themselves, though it lacks the advanced modelling and AI features of the most expensive enterprise platforms.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Open-source edition is genuinely free
- Very easy to set up and learn
- Visual query builder works for non-technical users
- Self-hosting keeps data under your control
✗ Cons
- Cloud pricing starts at $500 a month, which is steep for small teams
- No advanced data modelling layer
- Fewer AI features than newer BI platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Metabase free?
Yes — Metabase has a free plan. Free open source; Cloud from $500/mo
What is Metabase best for?
startups and small teams that want simple, affordable BI they can self-host.
What kind of tool is Metabase?
Metabase is a Data & Analytics tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026