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Comparison

Apache Superset vs Metabase

No clear leader: Apache Superset (62.9) and Metabase (59.5) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

Apache Superset full profile →Metabase full profile →
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Apache Superset63
Metabase60
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
Metabase60 / 100medium · 73%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
Metabase✓
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
Metabasecommercial
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
Metabaselow
Transparent
Apache Superset–
Metabase✗
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
Metabase27
Security
Certifications
Apache Superset–
MetabaseSOC 2 Type II
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
Metabase✓
Gdpr
Apache Superset–
Metabase✓
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
Metabase7.1
Soc2
Apache Superset–
Metabase✓
Trust center
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Apache Superset–
Metabase✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
Metabase1
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
Metabase49,544
Stackoverflow questions
Apache Superset–
Metabase1,000
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
Metabase100
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
Metabase21
History
Apache Superset20 items
Metabase20 items
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
Metabase–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
MetabaseClojure
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
Metabase8 items

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Apache Superset

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

Metabase

Open source tool for business intelligence and embedded analytics that enables users to work with data from connected databases

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

Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

Metabase

from $6/moHybridFree tier14-day trial

Free tier with unlimited users. Starter from $100/month (5 users included). Pro from $575/month (10 users included). Enterprise custom, starts $20,000/year. Usage-based pricing for optional features.

  • Open SourceFree
    • Ask questions with AI
    • SQL generation
    • 20+ supported data sources
    • Unlimited questions & dashboards
    • Write SQL or explore by clicking
    • +2 more
  • Starter$100/month or $90/month yearly (first 5 users included, then $6/user/month)
    • All Open Source features
    • Ask questions with AI
    • SQL generation
    • Unlimited questions & dashboards
    • 3-day email support
    • +1 more
  • Pro$575/month or $517.50/month yearly (first 10 users included, then $12/user/month)
    • All Starter features
    • Embed unlimited charts and dashboards
    • Multi-tenant data segregation
    • Row and column level permissions
    • SSO
    • +4 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • All Pro features
    • Custom pricing aligned with business model
    • Procurement assistance
    • Dedicated success engineer
    • Air gap deployment available
    • +1 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✓
Metabase✓
CLI
Apache Superset✗
Metabase✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
Metabase✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
Metabase✓

Integrations

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

In common (2)
  • Slack
  • PostgreSQL

Apache Superset

9 total - 7 not shared
  • Presto
  • Trino
  • Athena
  • BigQuery
  • Aurora
  • Redshift
  • Webhooks
Independently observed

Metabase

32 total - 30 not shared
  • Vanta
  • Drata
  • Okta
  • Pendo
  • Contentsquare
  • PostHog
  • Amplitude
  • Mixpanel
  • Zendesk
  • Intercom
  • Front
  • Freshdesk
  • Gorgias
  • Kustomer
  • Pylon
  • Plain
  • LiveAgent
  • Jitbit
  • Crisp
  • Drag
  • Productboard
  • Aha!
  • Canny
  • Typeform
  • +6 more
Independently observed
Still deciding?

Apache Superset or Metabase: which one depends on you

A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.

Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.