Supercharging Apache Superset at Airbnb
Welcome to Apache Superset — The Leader in Open-Source BI
Apache Superset™ is a modern, open-source data exploration & visualization platform designed to support all data personas in your organization.
Key Features
Modern data visualization platform with robust features
SQL Lab
State-of-the-art SQL IDE for preparing data for visualization
No-Code Exploration
Craft & customize beautiful charts without coding
Semantic Layer
Customize and publish metrics, columns, and virtual datasets
Caching Layer
Cache artifacts to avoid overloading your data stack
Speaks SQL Fluently
Query nearly any SQL speaking data source (40+ databases)
Rich Visualizations
Choose from a library of 40+ beautiful viz types
SQL Templating
Craft more dynamic dashboards using Jinja templates
Custom viz plugins
Build & import your own custom viz plugins
Granular Permissions
Highly configurable data access policies
Superset API
Interact with Superset artifacts using the API
Case Study
Learn how data-first companies are leveraging Apache Superset today
Use Cases
What can you build with Superset?
Business Intelligence
Self-serve analytics for your entire organization. Build interactive dashboards, run ad-hoc queries in SQL Lab, and democratize data access.
Embedded Analytics
White-label dashboards and charts directly in your product. Power customer-facing analytics with row-level security.
AI-Ready Analytics
Connect AI agents to your data via APIs and MCP. Enable natural language queries and automated insights.
The easiest way to try Apache SupersetPreset is fully-managed Superset in the cloud — no setup, no infrastructure, no hassle. The Starter plan is free for up to 5 users, forever, with room to upgrade when you're ready.
Or download the open source releaseLove Superset? You'll love Preset.
Preset turbocharges Apache Superset with enterprise features
| Feature | Superset OSS | Preset Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| AI Assist — Natural language to SQL | — | ✓ |
| Workspaces — Multi-tenant environments | — | ✓ |
| Interactive Pivot Table | — | ✓ |
| SOC 2 Type II Certified | DIY | ✓ |
| HIPAA Compliance | DIY | ✓ |
| Managed Infrastructure | DIY | ✓ |
| Enterprise Support & SLAs | Community | ✓ |
Comparisons
See how Superset stacks up
Superset vs Tableau
Compare features, pricing, and flexibility between the open-source leader and the enterprise incumbent.
Learn more →Superset vs Power BI
See how Superset's open architecture compares to Microsoft's tightly integrated BI solution.
Learn more →Superset vs Metabase
Two popular open-source options—find out which is right for your team.
Learn more →Check Out the Codebase!
Superset boasts one of the most active open-source repos not just in the Apache Software Foundation, but among all GitHub repositories! You can follow the docs to run Superset locally, or deploy it anywhere. If you want the smoothest Superset experience possible, you can run it with Preset Cloud, Managed Private Cloud, or run Preset Certified Superset anywhere!
Get Started
Choose your path
Try it Free — Forever
The Starter plan gives 5 users full access to Superset on Preset Cloud — no credit card, no time limit. Upgrade anytime as your team grows.
Self-Host
Run Superset on your own infrastructure with Docker or Kubernetes. Full control, fully open source.
Enterprise
Need HIPAA, SOC 2, or dedicated support? Choose Preset Cloud, Managed Private Cloud, or Certified Superset.
Join the growing Apache Superset community
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Apache Superset is 100% free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can download, use, modify, and distribute it freely. If you'd rather skip the self-hosting, Preset's Starter plan gives up to 5 users free access to managed Superset forever — no credit card required, with the option to upgrade as your team grows.
Superset offers comparable visualization and dashboarding capabilities to Tableau and Power BI, but with key advantages: it's open source (no vendor lock-in), has a modern architecture built for cloud data warehouses, and offers significantly lower total cost of ownership. See our comparison with Tableau and Power BI for details.
Yes! Superset supports embedded analytics with features like row-level security, custom styling, and SSO integration. Preset's Embedded offering adds additional capabilities like simplified authentication and enhanced customization options.
Superset connects to 40+ databases including Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and many more. If it speaks SQL, Superset can likely connect to it. See the full list of supported databases.
Apache Superset is the open-source project. Preset is a fully-managed cloud service built on Superset, offering additional features like AI Assist (natural language to SQL), Workspaces for multi-tenant environments, enterprise security certifications (SOC 2, HIPAA), and dedicated support. Think of it as Superset, turbocharged.
Yes! Because Preset is built on Apache Superset, your dashboards, charts, and configurations are fully portable. There's no vendor lock-in—you can move between self-hosted Superset and Preset Cloud at any time.
Absolutely! Superset supports custom CSS styling at the dashboard level, custom color palettes, and theming. You can also use Jinja templating for dynamic content. This makes it easy to white-label dashboards for your organization or customers.
Superset supports embedding dashboards and charts in your applications via iframes with the Embedded SDK. You can control access with guest tokens, apply row-level security for multi-tenant scenarios, and customize the UI. Preset's Embedded offering streamlines this with additional authentication options and enterprise support.
Yes! As an open-source project, you can contribute features directly to Apache Superset or build custom visualization plugins. If you need custom development without maintaining a fork, Preset offers professional services to build and maintain custom features for you—a key advantage over proprietary BI tools where you're limited to the vendor's roadmap.
Yes! Companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Netflix run Superset at massive scale. Superset's architecture supports caching, async queries, and horizontal scaling. For enterprise deployments, Preset's managed offerings handle infrastructure, security certifications, and provide SLA-backed support.
