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Comparison

Apache Superset vs Sisense

No clear leader: Sisense (66.3) and Apache Superset (62.9) 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.

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Apache Superset63
Sisense66
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
Sisense66 / 100medium · 72%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
Sisense✓
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
Sisensefreemium
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
Sisenselow
Transparent
Apache Superset–
Sisense✗
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
Sisense8
Security
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
Sisense✓
Gdpr
Apache Superset–
Sisense✓
Hipaa
Apache Superset–
Sisense✓
Iso27001
Apache Superset–
Sisense✓
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
Sisense–
Soc2
Apache Superset–
Sisense✓
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Sla pct
Apache Superset–
Sisense99.99
Status page
Apache Superset–
Sisense✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
Sisense–
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
Sisense–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
Sisense–
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
Sisense–
History
Apache Superset20 items
Sisense–
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
Sisense–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
Sisense–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
Sisense7 items

Capabilities

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

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

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

Sisense

A business intelligence tool that enables teams to connect databases and create visual reports and dashboards from SQL queries and large datasets for sharing and collaboration.

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 ↗

Sisense

HybridFree tier
  • Cloud Data Teams (Free)Free
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✓
Sisense✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
Sisense✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
Sisense✗

Integrations

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

In common (1)
  • Redshift

Apache Superset

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

Sisense

12 total - 11 not shared
  • Any warehouse connectors (generic)
  • Any database connectors (generic)
  • Cloud app connectors (generic)
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • REST APIs
  • Compose SDK
  • External AI tools and workflows
  • Custom plugins
  • Jasper Reports
  • Snowflake
  • DECK.GL
Independently observed
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