Comparison

Apache Superset vs Holistics

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
Holistics43
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
Holistics43 / 100medium · 55%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✗
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
Holisticscommercial
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
Holisticsunknown
Transparent
Apache Superset–
Holistics✗
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
Holistics7
Security
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
Holistics–
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
Holistics–
Soc2
Apache Superset–
Holistics✓
Reliability
Status page
Apache Superset–
Holistics✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
Holistics–
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
Holistics–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
Holistics–
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
Holistics–
History
Apache Superset20 items
Holistics–
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
Holistics–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
Holistics–
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
Holistics6 items

Capabilities

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

Core
BI paradigm
Apache SupersetGoverned dashboards
HolisticsGoverned dashboards
Semantic / modelling layer
Apache SupersetBuilt-in
HolisticsBuilt-in
Engine
Warehouse-native (SQL push-down)
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✓
Deployment
Self-hostable / OSS core
Apache Superset✓
Holistics-
Managed cloud available
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✓
Intelligence
Natural-language query / AI copilot
Apache Superset✗
Holistics✓
Delivery
Embedded / white-label analytics
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✓
Scheduled reports / alerting
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✓
Governance
Row-level security & SSO/SAML
Apache Superset✓
Holistics-
Commercial
Per-seat pricing published
Apache Superset✗
Holistics✗
Free tier / free desktop
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✗
Ecosystem
dbt-native integration
Apache Superset✗
Holistics✓
Data-source connector breadth
Apache SupersetMultiple database and data warehouse connections supported
HolisticsMulti-warehouse support including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshif

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

Holistics

A data analytics platform combining a programmable semantic layer with AI-powered natural-language queries and point-and-click interfaces. Analysts define metrics and models once in code, while business users explore data independently through multiple interfaces, ensuring consistency and governance.

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 ↗

Holistics

from $960/moSubscription

From $960/month (Entry) to $2,400/month (Security Compliance Suite). Yearly billing available with 2-month discount. Free trial offered. Additional users and reports available as add-ons.

  • Entry$960/month (monthly) or $800/month (yearly, 2 months off). First 10 users included.
    • Core self-service analytics
    • Canvas dashboard
    • All data delivery destinations
    • Git version control
    • dbt integration
    • +1 more
  • Standard$1,200/month (monthly) or $1,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.
    • Everything in Entry plan
    • Unlimited reports
    • Custom charts
    • Custom dataset view
    • Git version control with own repository
    • +1 more
  • Security Compliance Suite$2,400/month (monthly) or $2,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.
    • Everything in Standard plan
    • Records-based access control (RBAC)
    • Pass-through authentication
    • Enterprise SSO/SAML
    • SCIM account provisioning
    • +4 more
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✓
Holistics✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
Holistics✗

Integrations

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

In common (3)
  • Slack
  • PostgreSQL
  • BigQuery

Apache Superset

Leader
9 total - 6 not shared
  • Presto
  • Trino
  • Athena
  • Aurora
  • Redshift
  • Webhooks
Independently observed

Holistics

9 total - 6 not shared
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Email
  • dbt Core
  • dbt Cloud
Independently observed
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