# Apache Superset vs ThoughtSpot

| Attribute | Apache Superset | ThoughtSpot |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.9 (62% (medium)) | 64.4 (39% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 328 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 75,145 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source business intelligence platform that enables teams to create dashboards, charts, and alerts to visualize and analyze data across multiple database and data warehouse connections. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://superset.apache.org","question":"What is Apache Superset?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Superset is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://superset.apache.org","question":"Is Apache Superset free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Apache Superset. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://superset.apache.org","question":"What platforms does Apache Superset support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Superset can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://superset.apache.org","question":"Can Apache Superset be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Apache Superset, including Presto, Trino and Athena. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://superset.apache.org","question":"What does Apache Superset integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Superset is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/apache/superset","question":"Is Apache Superset open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"ThoughtSpot is an analytics platform powered by AI agents that enables business teams to explore data through natural language queries, create interactive dashboards, and embed analytics into applications. It uses a built-in semantic layer to ensure consistent, verified insights across the organization. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What is ThoughtSpot?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ThoughtSpot offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $25 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"Is ThoughtSpot free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ThoughtSpot supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ThoughtSpot support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ThoughtSpot, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"Can ThoughtSpot be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for ThoughtSpot, including Snowflake, Databricks, Amazon Redshift, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Claude, Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors and dbt, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","question":"What does ThoughtSpot integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for ThoughtSpot. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ThoughtSpot not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/trust/ai-principles","question":"What security certifications does ThoughtSpot have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"nlq_ai":false,"hosting":"self","rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"governed_dashboards","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"dbt_native":false,"sql_editor":true,"data_modeling":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"git_versioning":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Multiple database and data warehouse connections supported","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` | `{"nlq_ai":true,"hosting":"cloud","rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"semantic_layer","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"dbt_native":true,"sql_editor":true,"data_modeling":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":false,"git_versioning":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Major data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift) and LLM providers","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":true,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 8 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Presto"},{"name":"Trino"},{"name":"Athena"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"PostgreSQL","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"BigQuery","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Aurora","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Redshift","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Webhooks","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Snowflake"},{"name":"Databricks"},{"name":"Amazon Redshift"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Google Gemini"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"Snowflake Cortex"},{"name":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors"},{"name":"Redshift","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse"},{"name":"dbt","native":true,"category":"data_transformation"},{"name":"ChatGPT","category":"llm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Apache Ossie","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse"},{"name":"BigQuery","native":true,"category":"data_warehouse","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"PostgreSQL","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Excel","native":true,"category":"spreadsheet","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Sheets","native":true,"category":"spreadsheet","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://superset.apache.org","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T09:25:11.621Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"$25/user/mo billed annually","features":["Dynamic interactive dashboards","Actionable insights"],"minSeats":5,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For small teams to find and share insights with AI analytics","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"25M","users":"5-50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$50/user/mo billed annually","features":["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"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Trusted AI analytics for growing businesses looking to drive rapid decisions and growth","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"250M","users":"1000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["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","Multi-tenant by organization","Advanced data encryption","Enterprise support with 1 hr SLA"],"description":"Trusted AI analytics for every team, with enterprise governance and unmatched capabilities","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"rows":"Unlimited","users":"Unlimited"}},{"free":true,"name":"Developer","summary":"Free for 1 year","features":["Dynamic embeddable AI dashboards and visualizations","Industry leading API & SDK","Natural-language search and data exploration","Spotter AI Agents with Unlimited LLM tokens"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and small developer teams to embed AI and analytics into apps quickly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"rows":"25M","users":"10"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Embedded for internal enterprise applications"},{"name":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server"},{"name":"Data prep, mashups, and modeling (Analyst Studio)"},{"name":"Advanced analysis with SQL, R, and Python (Analyst Studio)"},{"name":"In-memory data cache (Analyst Studio or Spotcache)"},{"name":"Unlimited Spotter"}],"summary":"From $25/user/mo. Free trial for 1 year.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.thoughtspot.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:21:37.258Z","freeTrialDays":365,"startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 3 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/7.0.0rc1","date":"2026-10-13T22:43:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"7.0.0rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.8","date":"2026-09-09T21:41:22Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.7","date":"2026-09-05T00:48:06Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.6","date":"2026-08-13T20:05:07Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.5","date":"2026-08-10T05:08:02Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.4","date":"2026-07-27T17:14:59Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.3","date":"2026-07-24T14:22:06Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.2","date":"2026-07-23T00:09:33Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.1","date":"2026-07-21T23:28:59Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.22.0","date":"2026-07-18T20:00:54Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.22.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.21.1","date":"2026-07-18T17:31:02Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.21.0","date":"2026-07-17T21:45:35Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.20.0","date":"2026-07-11T17:51:38Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.19.0","date":"2026-07-02T17:28:12Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.18.0","date":"2026-06-28T05:45:25Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.17.3","date":"2026-06-24T08:29:40Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.17.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.17.2","date":"2026-06-23T17:34:33Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.17.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.17.1","date":"2026-06-23T16:21:54Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.17.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.17.0","date":"2026-06-22T21:46:11Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/apache/superset/releases/tag/superset-helm-chart-0.16.2","date":"2026-06-17T17:41:00Z","type":"stable","version":"superset-helm-chart-0.16.2"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40superset-ui%2Fcore&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:51:01.681Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*