What is Metabase?
Metabase provides visual querying, SQL analysis and dashboards over connected data sources. Teams can self-manage its Open Source edition or choose paid hosting and feature packages. Internal reporting and customer-facing embedding have different requirements, particularly around authentication, data segregation and branding.
Who is Metabase for?
Teams seeking accessible database reporting with a defined hosting and permissions model.
Metabase features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Visual query builder and SQL editor
- Interactive dashboards and drill-through
- Self-managed and hosted deployment
- Embedding and granular controls by plan
Metabase pricing
Free Open Source; paid hosting and features
Compare base and user charges, hosting, AI or transform usage and the required access controls. Check the separate embedded analytics scope before estimating customer access.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
The self-managed Open Source edition is free. Metabase Cloud and paid feature packages have separate charges; AI provider usage and optional services may add costs.
Before you choose Metabase
Open Source does not include every Pro or Enterprise control.
Include operations for self-management and verify embedding, AI usage and user billing under the intended package.
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Metabase FAQs
Does Metabase have a free plan?
The self-managed Open Source edition is free. Metabase Cloud and paid feature packages have separate charges; AI provider usage and optional services may add costs.
Who is Metabase for?
Teams seeking accessible database reporting with a defined hosting and permissions model.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.