Metabase alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Metabase: row-level permissions and SSO need a paid plan, and lighter data modelling than Tableau or Power BI. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Metabase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tableau currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Metabase alternative for most people
TableauFar richer visual analysis for dedicated analysts, at enterprise prices.
Best Metabase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Microsoft Power BIDeeper modelling and Microsoft integration for a per-user fee.
Best Metabase alternative for self-hosting
TableauFar richer visual analysis for dedicated analysts, at enterprise prices.
Best Metabase alternative for Mac
TableauFar richer visual analysis for dedicated analysts, at enterprise prices.
Best Metabase alternative for Windows
TableauFar richer visual analysis for dedicated analysts, at enterprise prices.
Best Metabase alternative for iPhone and Android
Microsoft Power BIDeeper modelling and Microsoft integration for a per-user fee.
Best Metabase alternative for working in the browser
Data Studio (Looker Studio)Free hosted dashboards with nothing to run, best for Google Analytics and Sheets data.
Metabase alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Metabase?
Tableau ranks first right now. Far richer visual analysis for dedicated analysts, at enterprise prices. Microsoft Power BI and Data Studio (Looker Studio) follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Metabase?
Yes. Tableau (free plan + paid), Microsoft Power BI (free plan + paid) and Data Studio (Looker Studio) (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Metabase?
None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Metabase?
The complaints we hear most: 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.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Metabase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.