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Comparison

Apache Superset vs Hex

On the evidence we track, Apache Superset leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Apache Superset63
Hex53
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
Hex53 / 100medium · 72%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
Hexfreemium
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
Hexlow
Transparent
Apache Superset–
Hex✗
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
Hex7
Security
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Gdpr
Apache Superset–
Hex✓
Hipaa
Apache Superset–
Hex✓
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
Hex–
Soc2
Apache Superset–
Hex✓
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Apache Superset–
Hex✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
Hex–
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
Hex–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
Hex–
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
Hex–
History
Apache Superset20 items
Hex–
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
Hex–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
Hex–
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
Hex6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for bi software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
BI paradigm
Apache SupersetGoverned dashboards
HexNotebook
Semantic / modelling layer
Apache SupersetBuilt-in
HexBuilt-in
Engine
Warehouse-native (SQL push-down)
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Deployment
Self-hostable / OSS core
Apache Superset✓
Hex✗
Managed cloud available
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Intelligence
Natural-language query / AI copilot
Apache Superset✗
Hex✓
Delivery
Embedded / white-label analytics
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Scheduled reports / alerting
Apache Superset✓
Hex-
Governance
Row-level security & SSO/SAML
Apache Superset✓
Hex-
Commercial
Per-seat pricing published
Apache Superset✗
Hex✗
Free tier / free desktop
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Ecosystem
dbt-native integration
Apache Superset✗
Hex✓
Data-source connector breadth
Apache SupersetMultiple database and data warehouse connections supported
HexDatabricks, dbt, Git repos, warehouse tables, Unity Catalog metrics

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Apache Superset

Leader

An enterprise-ready web application that helps teams connect to various SQL databases and data engines to build visualizations, create dashboards, and query data through a web-based SQL editor. Includes features like a built-in semantic layer, query optimization, caching, and row-level security.

Independently observed

Hex

An AI analytics platform that combines conversational natural language queries, AI-driven dashboards, and trusted governance. It integrates with Snowflake and Databricks to let teams explore data and self-serve answers without SQL or code expertise.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Apache Superset

Leader
Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

Hex

SubscriptionFree tier

Free tier, plus Professional, Team, and Enterprise plans. Pricing scales by user type and team size.

  • FreeFree
  • Professional-
  • Team-
  • Enterprise-
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
Hex✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
Hex✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Slack

Apache Superset

Leader
9 total - 8 not shared
  • Presto
  • Trino
  • Athena
  • PostgreSQL
  • BigQuery
  • Aurora
  • Redshift
  • Webhooks
Independently observed

Hex

14 total - 13 not shared
  • Databricks
  • Databricks Unity Catalog
  • dbt
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • MCP
  • Git
  • Snowflake
  • Cube
  • GitHub
  • Notion
  • Linear
  • ChatGPT
Independently observed
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Apache Superset or Hex: which one depends on you

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