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Comparison

Apache Superset vs ThoughtSpot

No clear leader: ThoughtSpot (64.4) 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
ThoughtSpot64
Score
vioscaleAI score
Apache Superset63 / 100medium · 62%
ThoughtSpot64 / 100low · 39%
Pricing
Free tier
Apache Superset✓
ThoughtSpot✓
Model
Apache Supersetopen_source
ThoughtSpotfreemium
Price level
Apache Supersetfree
ThoughtSpotmid
Starting price
Apache Superset–
ThoughtSpot$25
Transparent
Apache Superset–
ThoughtSpot✓
Integrations
Count
Apache Superset8
ThoughtSpot7
Security
Disclosure policy
Apache Superset✓
ThoughtSpot–
Gdpr
Apache Superset–
ThoughtSpot✓
Scorecard
Apache Superset5.5
ThoughtSpot–
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
Apache Superset328
ThoughtSpot–
Github stars
Apache Superset75,145
ThoughtSpot–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Apache Superset100
ThoughtSpot–
Release
Cadence days
Apache Superset3
ThoughtSpot–
History
Apache Superset20 items
ThoughtSpot–
License
Spdx
Apache SupersetApache-2.0
ThoughtSpot–
Language
Primary
Apache SupersetPython
ThoughtSpot–
Market
Availability
Apache Superset–
ThoughtSpotAvailable worldwide
Content
Faq
Apache Superset6 items
ThoughtSpot6 items

Capabilities

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

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

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

ThoughtSpot

Cloud-based analytics platform combining natural language querying, governed data preparation, and embedded analytics capabilities. Enables teams to prepare data, define metrics once, and deliver trusted insights across dashboards, applications, and workflows using AI-powered agentic analytics.

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 ↗

ThoughtSpot

from $25/moSubscriptionFree tier365-day trial

From $25/user/mo. Free trial for 1 year.

  • Essentials$25/user/mo billed annually
    • Dynamic interactive dashboards
    • Actionable insights
  • Pro$50/user/mo billed annually
    • AI-powered dashboards and automated insights
    • Natural-language search and data exploration
    • Spotter AI Agents (25 queries/month per user)
    • Analyst Studio for advanced analytics
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • AI-powered dashboards and automated insights
    • Natural-language search and data exploration
    • Spotter AI Agents with Unlimited LLM tokens
    • Analyst Studio for advanced analytics
    • Unlimited users and data
    • +3 more
  • DeveloperFree
    • Dynamic embeddable AI dashboards and visualizations
    • Industry leading API & SDK
    • Natural-language search and data exploration
    • Spotter AI Agents with Unlimited LLM tokens
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✓
ThoughtSpot✓
iOS
Apache Superset✗
ThoughtSpot✓
Android
Apache Superset✗
ThoughtSpot✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Apache Superset✓
ThoughtSpot✓
Self-hosted
Apache Superset✓
ThoughtSpot✗

Integrations

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

In common (3)
  • PostgreSQL
  • BigQuery
  • Redshift

Apache Superset

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

ThoughtSpot

16 total - 13 not shared
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Amazon Redshift
  • OpenAI
  • Google Gemini
  • Claude
  • Snowflake Cortex
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors
  • dbt
  • ChatGPT
  • Apache Ossie
  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
Independently observed
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