Metabase

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The simplest, fastest open-source BI.

4.6(600)Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Metabase
Pricing: Freemium — Free – $85/mo
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for: Startups, Smb
Editor rating: 4.6 / 5
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA

What is Metabase?

Metabase is a business intelligence tool from Metabase. Metabase is an easy, open-source BI tool anyone on the team can use.

Metabase uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $85/mo.

It's best suited to startups, smb and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include open source, easy for non-analysts, self-hostable. Worth weighing: less powerful than tableau/looker.

Metabase pricing

Open Source (self-host)

Free

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Starter

$85/mo

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Pros

Open source
Easy for non-analysts
Self-hostable

Cons

Less powerful than Tableau/Looker

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Frequently asked questions

What is Metabase?

Metabase is an easy, open-source BI tool anyone on the team can use.

How much does Metabase cost?

Metabase is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $85/mo.

Does Metabase have a free trial?

Metabase offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Metabase support?

Metabase is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.