# Lightdash vs Sisense

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Sisense

| Attribute | Lightdash | Sisense |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 60.3 (75% (high)) | 65.3 (72% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 14 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 6,084 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A BI platform that anchors analytics in dbt-defined metrics and provides a governed semantic layer for organizations. Teams define metrics, joins, and business logic once, then access the data through dashboards, AI-powered Q&A, embedded analytics, or custom data applications, all with consistent governance and user permissions. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"nlq_ai":true,"rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"governed_dashboards","free_tier":true,"dbt_native":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"semantic_layer":"dbt","warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"9 data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, Postgres, Trino, C","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":true}` | `{"nlq_ai":true,"rls_sso":true,"paradigm":"embedded","free_tier":true,"managed_cloud":true,"self_hostable":true,"semantic_layer":"built_in","warehouse_native":true,"connector_breadth":"Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications","scheduled_reports":true,"embedded_analytics":true,"transparent_pricing":false}` |
| integrations.count | 19 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"BigQuery"},{"name":"Snowflake"},{"name":"Redshift"},{"name":"Databricks"},{"name":"Postgres"},{"name":"Trino"},{"name":"ClickHouse"},{"name":"Athena"},{"name":"DuckDB"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Azure DevOps"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"dbt"},{"name":"Rollstack"},{"name":"MotherDuck"}]` | `[{"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"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","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, self-hosted, community support","features":["Unlimited seats","Data explorer and report builder","Native dbt integration","Scheduled deliveries","Alerting","Google Sheets sync","SQL runner","Private spaces","Global search","Version history (3 days)","Basic usage analytics","API & webhooks","Smart caching","Pre-aggregates","8 data warehouse connections","4 git platform integrations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Self-hosted core BI for teams managing their own infrastructure","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Cloud Pro","summary":"$3,000/month flat rate, unlimited users and visualizations","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited visualizations","Native dbt integration with open semantic layer","Scheduled reports and alerting","Dashboards as code","Metrics catalog and governed explorer","AI agents for natural language queries","MCP (Model Context Protocol) support","Dedicated human support","Guided onboarding and training sessions","Automated migration from other BI tools","Version history (30 days)","Advanced usage analytics","Embedding via iframe and React SDK (add-on)","US and EU deployment regions","SSO via Google, Okta, Azure, custom OIDC"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3000,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Managed cloud platform with unlimited users, AI agents, and governance","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing, available on-premises or cloud","features":["All Cloud Pro features, plus:","Cloud or on-premises deployment","SAML 2.0 and SCIM 2.0 provisioning","Advanced user management with custom roles","SOC 2 Type II compliance","HIPAA and BAA support","Hands-on migration with on-site assistance","Priority support with 8-hour response SLA","Dedicated account manager","Dedicated Slack support channel","Early access to new features","Version history (60 days)","Custom usage analytics","Custom deployment regions"],"description":"Custom deployment and advanced security for large-scale deployments","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Embedding per load","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"load"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.05,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Embedding predictable","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":790,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"HIPAA BAA (Cloud Pro)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":490,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Data Apps"}],"summary":"Open source free tier, Cloud Pro at $3,000/month (unlimited users), Enterprise custom. No per-seat pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.lightdash.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T13:45:42.627Z","freeTrialDays":21,"startingPrice":{"amount":3000,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Self-Serve","summary":"Free tier available","description":"For startups and growing teams. Includes connection to warehouses and databases, built-in AI for natural-language queries, auto-narratives, and assistant capabilities, with embed options via iframe or Compose SDK.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing via sales consultation","description":"For enterprises and regulated industries. Includes multi-tenant architecture with column-level security, custom deployment options (SaaS, dedicated cloud, or on-prem), HIPAA readiness, 99.99% Premium SLA, full Sisense Intelligence AI suite with bring-your-own LLM support, premium support, and dedica","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Premium Add-ons"}],"summary":"Free self-serve tier available; enterprise pricing via sales consultation","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sisense.com/plans/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:21:02.681Z","freeTrialDays":30}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.17.0","date":"2026-08-26T17:18:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.16.0","date":"2026-08-26T17:05:03Z","type":"stable","version":"2.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.15.0","date":"2026-08-26T16:43:05Z","type":"stable","version":"2.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.14.0","date":"2026-08-26T16:01:16Z","type":"stable","version":"2.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.13.2","date":"2026-08-26T14:54:11Z","type":"stable","version":"2.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.13.1","date":"2026-08-26T14:28:49Z","type":"stable","version":"2.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.13.0","date":"2026-08-26T14:21:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.12.0","date":"2026-08-26T13:52:20Z","type":"stable","version":"2.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.11.0","date":"2026-08-26T13:33:13Z","type":"stable","version":"2.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.10.1","date":"2026-08-26T13:20:20Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.10.0","date":"2026-08-26T12:34:23Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.5","date":"2026-08-26T12:15:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.4","date":"2026-08-26T11:58:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.3","date":"2026-08-26T11:52:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.2","date":"2026-08-26T11:19:20Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.1","date":"2026-08-26T11:12:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.9.0","date":"2026-08-26T10:56:59Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.8.0","date":"2026-08-26T10:47:37Z","type":"stable","version":"2.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.7.0","date":"2026-08-26T10:18:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash/releases/tag/2.6.0","date":"2026-08-26T09:47:36Z","type":"stable","version":"2.6.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40lightdash%2Fwarehouses&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (BI Software)

| Capability | Lightdash | Sisense |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| BI paradigm | Governed dashboards | Embedded |
| Semantic / modelling layer | dbt metrics | 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 | 9 data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, Postgres, Trino, C | Supports warehouses, databases, and cloud applications |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:20:14.576Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*