# Metabase vs Sisense

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Sisense

| Attribute | Metabase | Sisense |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.5 (73% (medium)) | 66.3 (72% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 49,544 | - |
| adoption.stackoverflow_questions | 1,000 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Metabase is an open-source analytics platform that enables organizations to explore, visualize, and share data insights. It is designed to make data exploration accessible to both technical and non-technical users through interactive dashboards, reports, and AI-powered query capabilities.","source":"https://www.metabase.com","question":"What is Metabase and what is it used for?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Metabase uses dual licensing: the open-source edition is released under the AGPL (GNU Affero General Public License), while commercial editions are available under the Metabase Commercial Software License. This means the free self-hosted version is open source with copyleft terms, and paid plans offer commercial licensing.","source":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase","question":"Is Metabase open source and what license does it use?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Metabase supports over 20 major databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, Athena, and others. It also integrates with Google Sheets and supports CSV data uploads.","source":"https://www.metabase.com/docs","question":"What databases and data sources can Metabase connect to?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, Metabase includes a visual query builder that allows non-technical users to explore data without SQL knowledge. Additionally, the Metabot AI feature enables users to ask questions in plain English and receive data-driven answers.","source":"https://www.metabase.com","question":"Can non-technical users query data without writing SQL?","confidence":0.94},{"answer":"Metabase can be deployed as a self-hosted instance using Docker or JAR files on your own infrastructure, or as a managed cloud service through Metabase Cloud which offers a 14-day free trial. Both options support the same core functionality.","source":"https://www.metabase.com","question":"What are Metabase's deployment options?","confidence":0.93},{"answer":"Metabase offers a free open-source version with unlimited dashboards and users, plus paid plans (Starter, Pro, and Enterprise) that add advanced features like SSO, row-level permissions, and embedded analytics. Optional add-ons use usage-based pricing for AI services, data transforms, and storage.","source":"https://www.metabase.com/pricing","question":"What is the pricing model for Metabase?","confidence":0.92},{"answer":"Yes, Metabase offers embedded analytics capabilities that allow developers to integrate production-grade analytics directly into SaaS applications with multi-tenant support and customizable components. This feature is available in paid Pro and Enterprise plans.","source":"https://www.metabase.com","question":"Does Metabase support embedded analytics for SaaS applications?","confidence":0.93},{"answer":"Metabase is certified for SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA compliance, making it suitable for organizations with strict data security and privacy requirements. The platform supports row and column-level permissions and SSO in paid plans.","source":"https://www.metabase.com","question":"What security and compliance certifications does Metabase have?","confidence":0.9}]` | `[{"answer":"Sisense is an embedded analytics platform designed for developers to integrate AI-powered analytics into customer-facing products. It provides natural-language query capabilities, semantic data modeling, row-level security, and flexible embedding options through SDKs and APIs, with support for multiple deployment models. It is indexed under BI Software.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"What is Sisense?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sisense does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (Self-Serve and Enterprise), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/plans/","question":"How much does Sisense cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Sisense. 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://www.sisense.com/","question":"What platforms does Sisense support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Sisense, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"Can Sisense be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Sisense, including 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 and Custom plugins, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/","question":"What does Sisense integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Sisense. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sisense not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/about/legal/gdpr-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Sisense have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sisense is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Japan and Australia. Its primary markets are the United States, the EU and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.sisense.com/plans/","question":"Where is Sisense available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Open source tool for business intelligence and embedded analytics that enables users to work with data from connected databases | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"nlq_ai":true,"hosting":"both","paradigm":"governed_dashboards","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"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":"Broad database and warehouse support via SQL connectors and MCP servers","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` | `{"nlq_ai":true,"rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"embedded","free_tier":true,"api_access":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","visualizations":true,"warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false,"self_serve_dashboards":true}` |
| integrations.count | 27 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Vanta"},{"name":"Drata"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Pendo"},{"name":"Contentsquare"},{"name":"PostHog"},{"name":"Amplitude"},{"name":"Mixpanel"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"Intercom"},{"name":"Front"},{"name":"Freshdesk"},{"name":"Gorgias"},{"name":"Kustomer"},{"name":"Pylon"},{"name":"Plain"},{"name":"LiveAgent"},{"name":"Jitbit"},{"name":"Crisp"},{"name":"Drag"},{"name":"Productboard"},{"name":"Aha!"},{"name":"Canny"},{"name":"Typeform"},{"name":"SurveyMonkey"},{"name":"Qualtrics"},{"name":"Fullstory"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"LaunchDarkly","native":false,"category":"feature_flags","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Statsig","native":false,"category":"feature_flags","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"PostgreSQL","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"MySQL","native":true,"category":"database","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Any warehouse connectors (generic)"},{"name":"Any database connectors (generic)"},{"name":"Cloud app connectors (generic)"},{"name":"MCP (Model Context Protocol)"},{"name":"REST APIs"},{"name":"Compose SDK"},{"name":"External AI tools and workflows"},{"name":"Custom plugins"},{"name":"Jasper Reports","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Redshift","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Snowflake","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"DECK.GL","native":true,"category":"mapping"}]` |
| language.primary | Clojure | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","EU","JP","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free, open-source, unlimited users","features":["Ask questions with AI","SQL generation","20+ supported data sources","Unlimited questions & dashboards","Write SQL or explore by clicking","Set up in 2 minutes","No usage limits"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-hosted, in-database analytics","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","questions":"unlimited","dashboards":"unlimited","data_sources":"20+"}},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$100/month or $90/month yearly (first 5 users included, then $6/user/month)","features":["All Open Source features","Ask questions with AI","SQL generation","Unlimited questions & dashboards","3-day email support","Cloud or self-hosted"],"minSeats":5,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional user","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"data_sources":"20+","users_included":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$575/month or $517.50/month yearly (first 10 users included, then $12/user/month)","features":["All Starter features","Embed unlimited charts and dashboards","Multi-tenant data segregation","Row and column level permissions","SSO","Caching controls","Usage analytics & auditing","White-label analytics","AI usage auditing and controls"],"minSeats":10,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":575,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional user","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users_included":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing, starts at $20,000/year","features":["All Pro features","Custom pricing aligned with business model","Procurement assistance","Dedicated success engineer","Air gap deployment available","1-day support SLA"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":20000,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional features (usage-based)"}],"summary":"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.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.metabase.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:09:19.145Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Cloud Data Teams (Free)","description":"Analysis platform for data teams to connect databases and build reports and dashboards"}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sisense.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-18T12:33:34.133Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | 21 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.19","date":"2026-10-01T14:03:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.58.35","date":"2026-10-01T14:29:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.58.35"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.64.0-beta","date":"2026-09-24T12:47:51Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v0.64.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.18","date":"2026-09-16T03:02:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.58.34","date":"2026-09-16T03:02:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.58.34"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.17","date":"2026-09-10T04:05:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.58.33","date":"2026-09-10T04:05:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.58.33"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.16","date":"2026-09-01T21:15:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.62.19","date":"2026-09-01T21:01:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.62.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.61.21","date":"2026-09-01T21:02:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.61.21"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.60.27","date":"2026-09-01T21:03:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.60.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.59.31","date":"2026-09-01T21:04:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.59.31"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.58.32","date":"2026-09-01T21:04:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.58.32"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.15","date":"2026-08-26T17:52:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.62.18","date":"2026-08-26T17:52:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.62.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.61.20","date":"2026-08-26T17:51:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.61.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.60.26","date":"2026-08-26T17:51:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.60.26"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.59.30","date":"2026-08-26T17:51:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.59.30"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.63.14","date":"2026-08-20T19:52:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.63.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/metabase/metabase/releases/tag/v0.62.17","date":"2026-08-19T20:13:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.62.17"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 7.1 | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.metabase.com/blog/security-update | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fmetabase%2Fmetabase&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

| Capability | Metabase | Sisense |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| BI paradigm | Governed dashboards | Embedded |
| 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 | Broad database and warehouse support via SQL connectors and MCP servers | Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:49:51.801Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*