Metabase
Business intelligence and dashboards that anyone on your team can use.
GitHub stars
49,694
Repo updated
Oct 2026
License
AGPL-3.0 (some parts commercial)
Technology
Clojure
What is Metabase?
Metabase is an open source way for everyone in a company to ask questions and learn from data. People can ask questions without knowing SQL, use a SQL editor for complex queries, and build interactive dashboards with filters and auto-refresh. It supports alerts and scheduled dashboard subscriptions by email or chat. Part of the project is under a commercial license.
Best for Teams that want dashboards on top of their accounting or ERP database.
In depth
Metabase features
Strengths
- Approachable for non-technical users.
- Fast to set up.
- Cloud option.
Limitations
- Needs a data source and database access.
- Some features sit under a commercial license.
- Dashboards are only as good as the data.
Where Metabase fits in your business
We compare Metabase with similar tools in these small business buying guides:
- Spend management guide
- Cash flow management guide
- Financial reporting guide
Installing and hosting Metabase
Follow the project's own installation guide for exact, current steps. See the official documentation.
Information checked 16 October 2026 from the project's documentation. Versions change, so confirm before running commands on a production server.
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Official links for Metabase
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Frequently asked questions about Metabase
Is Metabase fully open source?
The core is AGPL-3.0, and some parts are under a commercial license.
Do I need SQL to use Metabase?
No. People can ask questions without SQL, though a SQL editor is available.
Can Metabase build financial dashboards?
Yes, if your financial data is in a database it can connect to.
Data verified 16 October 2026 from the project's public repository, LICENSE file and documentation. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.