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GoodData alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll business intelligence tools

Top picks

  • Metabase logo

    Best overall

    Metabase

    Starting price: $100/month (Starter)

  • Microsoft Power BI logo

    Best free option

    Microsoft Power BI

    Starting price: $14 per user/month (Pro, paid yearly)

  • Metabase logo

    Best open source

    Metabase

    Starting price: $100/month (Starter)

Common reasons people leave GoodData: no public prices; plans go through sales, and more setup than drag-and-drop BI tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoodData, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Metabase currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Metabase logoMetabaseOpen source$100/month (Starter)YesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 576.8
2Sisense logoSisensePaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 468.8
3ThoughtSpot logoThoughtSpotPaid$25 per user/month, billed annually (Essentials)NoWeb, iOS, Android6 of 664.8
4Microsoft Power BI logoMicrosoft Power BIFree plan + paid$14 per user/month (Pro, paid yearly)NoWeb, Windows, iOS +15 of 559.4
5Tableau logoTableauFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 555.3
  1. Metabase logo

    1. MetabaseTop pick

    Best for: Startups and product teams wanting quick, self-hosted dashboards on top of their own database

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodData

    Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans.

    Pros

    • Free open-source edition with unlimited users
    • Point-and-click question builder plus a SQL editor
    • Easy to self-host with Docker or a single JAR file
    • Popular choice for embedding analytics in a product

    Cons

    • Row-level permissions and SSO need a paid plan
    • Lighter data modelling than Tableau or Power BI
    • Paid cloud plans start at a noticeable monthly base price
    Visit Metabase Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Metabase a good GoodData alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL (Open Source Edition)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Open Source, unlimited users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $100/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Docker or JAR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026metabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sisense logo

    2. Sisense

    Best for: SaaS companies embedding white-label dashboards and AI answers for their own customers

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodData

    Another BI platform focused on embedded analytics, with a broad set of data connectors.

    Pros

    • Compose SDK gives developers fine control over embedded charts
    • Multi-tenant design keeps each customer's data isolated
    • Runs as SaaS, in your own cloud account, or on-premises

    Cons

    • No public pricing; you need a sales conversation to get a quote
    • Embedding work needs developers, not just analysts
    • Overkill for a team that only needs internal dashboards
    Visit Sisense Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sisense a good GoodData alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Deployment
    SaaS, own cloud or on-prem
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sisense.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Embedding
    iframe or Compose SDK
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sisense.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multi-tenancy
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sisense.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI integrations
    MCP and APIs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sisense.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ThoughtSpot logo

    3. ThoughtSpot

    Best for: Companies on a cloud warehouse that want business users to self-serve answers in plain language

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodData

    Search- and AI-led analytics that business users can query in plain language.

    Pros

    • Natural-language search and an AI analyst lower the barrier for non-analysts
    • Live queries against Snowflake, Databricks and Redshift without extracts
    • Embedded edition for putting analytics inside your own product

    Cons

    • Entry plans are billed annually and cap users and data rows
    • Answers are only as good as the semantic model your team maintains
    • No free self-serve tier for analytics teams; the free option is for embedded developers
    Visit ThoughtSpot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ThoughtSpot a good GoodData alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $25 per user/month, billed annually (Essentials)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live connections
    Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Embedded developer plan
    Free for 1 year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $50 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Embedded Developer plan
    Free for 1 year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026thoughtspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Power BI logo

    4. Microsoft Power BI

    Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 that want affordable, full-featured dashboards and reports

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodData

    Cheap per-user licensing and deep Microsoft 365 integration for internal reporting.

    Pros

    • Free Desktop authoring app with strong data modelling
    • Lower per-user price than most enterprise BI tools
    • Fits closely with Excel, Teams and Microsoft Fabric

    Cons

    • Desktop authoring app runs only on Windows
    • Sharing reports requires paid per-user or capacity licences
    • Licensing tiers and Fabric capacity options are hard to follow
    Visit Microsoft Power BI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Power BI a good GoodData alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month (Pro, paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium Per User
    $24 per user/month (paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free desktop app
    Power BI Desktop
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows desktop app, web, mobile apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium Per User plan
    $24 per user/month (paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Tableau logo

    5. Tableau

    Best for: Analyst teams that want polished, interactive dashboards and can budget for per-user licences

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from GoodData

    Richer visual exploration and a huge user community for analyst-heavy teams.

    Pros

    • Drag-and-drop canvas makes rich, interactive charts without code
    • Choice of hosted Tableau Cloud or self-managed Tableau Server
    • Free Tableau Public for learning and sharing public visualizations
    • Large community gallery and plenty of training material

    Cons

    • Per-user licensing gets expensive as more people need access
    • Free Tableau Public workbooks are visible to anyone
    • Desktop authoring app has no Linux version
    Visit Tableau Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tableau a good GoodData alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free option
    Tableau Public (public workbooks only)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.tableau.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free desktop app
    Tableau Desktop Public Edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.tableau.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted version
    Tableau Cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.tableau.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Tableau Server on Windows or Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.tableau.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.tableau.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GoodData alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Metabase logo

Best GoodData alternative for most people

Metabase

Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans.

Metabase logo

Best GoodData alternative for a free option

Metabase

Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans.

Microsoft Power BI logo

Best GoodData alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Microsoft Power BI

Cheap per-user licensing and deep Microsoft 365 integration for internal reporting.

Metabase logo

Best GoodData alternative for open source

Metabase

Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans.

Sisense logo

Best GoodData alternative for self-hosting

Sisense

Another BI platform focused on embedded analytics, with a broad set of data connectors.

Tableau logo

Best GoodData alternative for Mac

Tableau

Richer visual exploration and a huge user community for analyst-heavy teams.

Microsoft Power BI logo

Best GoodData alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power BI

Cheap per-user licensing and deep Microsoft 365 integration for internal reporting.

ThoughtSpot logo

Best GoodData alternative for iPhone and Android

ThoughtSpot

Search- and AI-led analytics that business users can query in plain language.

Metabase logo

Best GoodData alternative for working in the browser

Metabase

Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans.

GoodData alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GoodData?

Metabase ranks first right now. Open-source and much simpler to start with, with embedding on paid plans. Sisense and ThoughtSpot follow it in our ranking.

GoodData vs Metabase: what's the difference?

GoodData is a paid product; Metabase is free and open source. Metabase is open source and GoodData is not. Both run on Web.

Is GoodData free?

GoodData is a paid product. Pricing model: Per workspace. Checked on GoodData's own site, November 2026.

How much do GoodData alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked GoodData alternatives: Metabase, $100/month (Starter); ThoughtSpot, $25 per user/month, billed annually (Essentials); Microsoft Power BI, $14 per user/month (Pro, paid yearly). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to GoodData?

Yes. Metabase (open source), Microsoft Power BI (free plan + paid) and Tableau (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GoodData?

Yes: Metabase. Metabase can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from GoodData?

The complaints we hear most: no public prices; plans go through sales; more setup than drag-and-drop BI tools; self-hosting only on request.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GoodData, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.