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Comparison

Apache Superset vs Preset

On the evidence we track, Preset leads this comparison with a composite score of 74/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Apache Superset full profile →Preset full profile →
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Apache Superset63
★Preset74
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
Preset74 / 100medium · 68%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
Presetfreemium
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
Presetmid
Transparent
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
Preset12
Security
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Gdpr
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Hipaa
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Iso27001
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Pci
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
Preset–
Soc2
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Trust center
Apache Superset–
Presethttps://preset.io/privacy-policy/
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Apache Superset–
Preset✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
Preset–
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
Preset–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
Preset–
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
Preset–
History
Apache Superset20 items
Preset–
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
Preset–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
Preset–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
Preset7 items

Capabilities

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

Core
BI paradigm
Apache SupersetGoverned dashboards
PresetGoverned dashboards
Semantic / modelling layer
Apache SupersetBuilt-in
PresetBuilt-in
Engine
Warehouse-native (SQL push-down)
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Deployment
Self-hostable / OSS core
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Managed cloud available
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Intelligence
Natural-language query / AI copilot
Apache Superset✗
Preset✓
Delivery
Embedded / white-label analytics
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Scheduled reports / alerting
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Governance
Row-level security & SSO/SAML
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Commercial
Per-seat pricing published
Apache Superset✗
Preset✓
Free tier / free desktop
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Ecosystem
dbt-native integration
Apache Superset✗
Preset✓
Data-source connector breadth
Apache SupersetMultiple database and data warehouse connections supported
PresetPopular SQL databases with 40+ visualization types

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

Preset

Leader

A managed analytics platform offering cloud, on-premises, and embedded deployment options for creating interactive dashboards and charts. Built on Apache Superset with features including SQL editing, semantic layers, row-level security, and AI-driven chatbot capabilities for natural language queries.

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 ↗

Preset

Leader
from $20/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From $20/user/month (billed annually). Free tier available. Enterprise custom pricing.

  • StarterFree
    • Unlimited dashboards & charts
    • 40+ visualization types
    • No-code chart builder
    • Collaborative SQL editor
    • Semantic layer
    • +1 more
  • Professional$20/user/month (billed annually) or $25/user/month (billed monthly). 14-day free trial included
    • Unlimited users
    • 3 workspaces
    • Role-based access controls (RBAC)
    • Scheduled email reports & alerts
    • Slack integration for alerts
    • +3 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Additional workspaces
    • dbt integration
    • Managed Private Cloud deployment
    • Database connection via SSH tunnels
    • Single sign-on (SSO) + SCIM integration
    • +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✓
Preset✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
Preset✓
Hybrid
Apache Superset✗
Preset✓

Integrations

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

In common (1)
  • Slack

Apache Superset

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

Preset

Leader
12 total - 11 not shared
  • dbt
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • MCP-compatible AI tools
  • Auth0
  • Azure
  • Google
  • Okta
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Azure (cloud deployment regions)
Independently observed
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Apache Superset or Preset: which one depends on you

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