Comparison

Holistics vs Metabase

On the evidence we track, Metabase leads this comparison with a composite score of 56/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Holistics37
Metabase56
Score
Vioscale score
Holistics37 / 100medium · 56%updating
Metabase56 / 100high · 75%updating
Pricing
Free tier
Holistics
Metabase
Model
Holisticscommercial
Metabasecommercial
Price level
Holisticsunknown
Metabaselow
Transparent
Holistics
Metabase
Integrations
Count
Holistics7
Metabase27
Security
Gdpr
Holistics
Metabase
Scorecard
Holistics
Metabase5.9
Soc2
Holistics
Metabase
Reliability
Status page
Holistics
Metabase
Adoption
Dependent repos
Holistics
Metabase1
Github stars
Holistics
Metabase48,944
Stackoverflow questions
Holistics
Metabase1,000
Activity
Commits last 30d
Holistics
Metabase100
Release
Cadence days
Holistics
Metabase21
History
Holistics
Metabase20 items
Language
Primary
Holistics
MetabaseClojure
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Holistics
Metabase8 items

Capabilities

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

Core
BI paradigm
HolisticsGoverned dashboards
MetabaseGoverned dashboards
Semantic / modelling layer
HolisticsBuilt-in
MetabaseBuilt-in
Engine
Warehouse-native (SQL push-down)
Holistics
Metabase
Deployment
Self-hostable / OSS core
Holistics-
Metabase
Managed cloud available
Holistics-
Metabase
Intelligence
Natural-language query / AI copilot
Holistics
Metabase
Delivery
Embedded / white-label analytics
Holistics-
Metabase-
Scheduled reports / alerting
Holistics
Metabase
Governance
Row-level security & SSO/SAML
Holistics-
Metabase-
Commercial
Per-seat pricing published
Holistics
Metabase-
Free tier / free desktop
Holistics
Metabase
Ecosystem
dbt-native integration
Holistics
Metabase-
Data-source connector breadth
HolisticsMulti-warehouse support including PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Amazon Redshif
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.

Holistics

An AI-powered analytics platform that enables dashboard development using code-based practices (version control, reusability) and natural-language query capabilities for self-serve data exploration.

Independently observed

Metabase

Leader

A business intelligence tool that enables data teams and analysts to query and visualize data through AI chat or visual interfaces, while maintaining transparency through a curated semantic layer of verified metrics and governed data access.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Holistics

from $960/moSubscription

From $960/month (Entry) to $2,400/month (Security Compliance Suite). Yearly billing available with 2-month discount. Free trial offered. Additional users and reports available as add-ons.

  • Entry$960/month (monthly) or $800/month (yearly, 2 months off). First 10 users included.
    • Core self-service analytics
    • Canvas dashboard
    • All data delivery destinations
    • Git version control
    • dbt integration
    • +1 more
  • Standard$1,200/month (monthly) or $1,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.
    • Everything in Entry plan
    • Unlimited reports
    • Custom charts
    • Custom dataset view
    • Git version control with own repository
    • +1 more
  • Security Compliance Suite$2,400/month (monthly) or $2,000/month (yearly). First 10 users included.
    • Everything in Standard plan
    • Records-based access control (RBAC)
    • Pass-through authentication
    • Enterprise SSO/SAML
    • SCIM account provisioning
    • +4 more
as of verify ↗

Metabase

Leader
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
Holistics
Metabase
CLI
Holistics
Metabase
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Holistics
Metabase
Self-hosted
Holistics
Metabase
Hybrid
Holistics
Metabase

Integrations

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

Holistics

7 total
  • PostgreSQL
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • Amazon Redshift
  • BigQuery
  • Slack
  • Email
Independently observed

Metabase

Leader
27 total
  • Vanta
  • Drata
  • Okta
  • Pendo
  • Contentsquare
  • PostHog
  • Amplitude
  • Mixpanel
  • Zendesk
  • Intercom
  • Front
  • Freshdesk
  • Gorgias
  • Kustomer
  • Pylon
  • Plain
  • LiveAgent
  • Jitbit
  • Crisp
  • Drag
  • Productboard
  • Aha!
  • Canny
  • Typeform
  • +3 more
Independently observed

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