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Free GoodData alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 GoodData alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Metabase, Microsoft Power BI and Tableau rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Metabase logoMetabaseOpen source$100/month (Starter)YesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 576.8
2Microsoft Power BI logoMicrosoft Power BIFree plan + paid$14 per user/month (Pro, paid yearly)NoWeb, Windows, iOS +15 of 559.4
3Tableau 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. Microsoft Power BI logo

    2. 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)
  3. Tableau logo

    3. 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)