Open-Source Alternatives to Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud
Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud are Metabase Open Source. The Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud plan we benchmark is Pro ($85 base + $15/user/mo).
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Quick comparison
| Alternative | License | RAM in starter config | Needs Postgres / Redis | Migration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metabase Open Source | AGPL-3.0 | 1024 MB | Yes / No | Instant (5-minute deploy) |
Metabase Open Source
The fastest, friendliest open-source BI tool for querying Postgres, MySQL, ClickHouse, and BigQuery without SQL
- Visual query builder + raw SQL mode
- Automated daily Slack & Email dashboard pulses
- Unlimited viewers for $0
Docker image metabase/metabase:latest. GitHub: metabase/metabase (39.4k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://www.metabase.com
Switching from Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud
- Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
- Generate a free starter
docker-compose.ymlin the stack builder. - Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
- Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.
More detail: Replace Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud guide.
FAQ
What are the open-source alternatives to Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud?
In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud are Metabase Open Source.
Which Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud plan does StackSwitcher compare against?
We benchmark Tableau / Looker / Metabase Cloud Pro ($85 base + $15/user/mo). The main pain point we note: Paying per viewer just to let teammates view SQL charts and weekly KPI dashboards.
How much RAM does Metabase Open Source need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 1024 MB of RAM for Metabase Open Source plus Postgres. Real needs depend on your usage.
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