Enterprise analytics for any data team.
Preset gives every team the tools they need — drag-and-drop dashboards for business users, a full SQL IDE for analysts, and enterprise governance for IT. When even Metabase recommends Superset for broader visualizations and complex analysis, Preset makes those advantages accessible to everyone.
An open analytics platform built for scale
Drag-and-drop for everyone
Business users build dashboards with a no-code Explore view and drag-and-drop interface — no SQL required. Power users get SQL Lab. Everyone gets the tool that fits.
Broader visualizations
40+ chart types including geospatial, time series, pivot tables, and deck.gl maps. Even Metabase acknowledges Superset's broader range.
Full SQL IDE
SQL Lab with autocomplete, query history, Jinja templating, and parameterized queries. Far beyond Metabase's basic SQL editor.
40+ database connectors
Native connections to Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, ClickHouse, Druid, Pinot, and many more — roughly 3x Metabase's connector count.
Lower total cost
Free forever for 5 users. Professional at $20/user/month. No surprise platform fees like Metabase's $100-575/month base charges.
Enterprise embedded analytics
SDK for React, Vue, Angular. Guest tokens, row-level security, full white-labeling. No 'Powered by' badges on any tier.
Apache Software Foundation
70k+ GitHub stars, 2,000+ contributors, vendor-neutral ASF governance. Your investment is protected by the open-source community.
Preset vs Metabase: Key Differences
Visualization Power
Metabase offers functional charts for simple use cases. Preset provides 40+ chart types including geospatial (deck.gl), advanced time series, and the AG Grid interactive table — the breadth Metabase itself says Superset has.
Simpler, Lower Cost
Preset offers a free hosted tier (5 users forever) that Metabase Cloud doesn't match. For teams needing enterprise features, Preset Professional ($20/user flat) beats Metabase Pro ($575/mo + $12/user) for teams under 50 users.
Open Source Governance
Both are open source, but Superset is governed by the Apache Software Foundation — ensuring vendor-neutral development. Metabase uses AGPL and is controlled by Metabase, Inc.
Preset vs Metabase Feature Comparison
| Feature | Preset | Metabase |
|---|---|---|
| Open source foundation | ✓Apache 2.0 (ASF) | ✓AGPL (Metabase, Inc.) |
| Free managed tier | ✓5 users forever | ✗$100/mo + $6/user |
| Price per user (managed) | $20/user | $6-12/user + base fee |
| AI included in paid plans | ✓AI Assist | ✗$100-500/mo add-on |
| Chart types | 40+ | ~15 |
| Native database connectors | 40+ | ~15 |
| SQL IDE with autocomplete | ✓SQL Lab | PartialBasic SQL editor |
| Jinja templating | ✓ | ✗ |
| No-code chart builder | ✓Explore view | ✓Query builder |
| Full CSS customization | ✓ | ✗Limited theming |
| Embedded analytics SDK | ✓React, Vue, Angular | ✓Pro plan required |
| White-label (no badge) | ✓All plans | ✗Pro plan ($575+/mo) |
| Row-level security | ✓ | ✓Pro plan |
| Native dbt integration | ✓ | Partial |
| Semantic layer (open ecosystem) | ✓dbt, Cube, OSI | PartialMetabase models |
| Geospatial visualizations | ✓deck.gl | ✗ |
| Real-time OLAP support | ✓Druid, ClickHouse, Pinot | Partial |
| Private cloud deployment | ✓MPC/PCS | ✓Enterprise only |
| Public roadmap | ✓GitHub (ASF) | ✓GitHub |
Why Perpetua switched from Metabase to Preset
Perpetua used Metabase early on, but it couldn't scale to handle their growing number of visualizations, dashboards, and users. Their technical teams wanted to write their own queries and manipulate data directly — capabilities where Preset's SQL Lab excels.
After switching, Preset is now used daily across Customer Success, Marketing, Sales, and Product teams — far broader adoption than they had with Metabase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preset is a great fit for any data team — business users get drag-and-drop dashboards and a no-code Explore view, while analysts and engineers get SQL Lab, Jinja templating, and 40+ database connectors. Choose Preset when you want one platform that scales from self-service BI to advanced analytics and enterprise embedded use cases.
Metabase can be a good fit for very small teams that want the simplest possible setup. However, Preset also offers no-code charting and drag-and-drop dashboards via the Explore view, so the accessibility gap is smaller than it appears — and Preset gives you far more room to grow.
Superset is governed by the Apache Software Foundation (Apache 2.0 license), ensuring vendor-neutral community development. Metabase uses the AGPL license and is controlled by Metabase, Inc. ASF governance means no single company controls Superset's direction.
Metabase offers 'Metabot' as a paid add-on ($100-500/month). Preset includes AI Assist — natural language to SQL — on paid plans at no extra cost.
Yes. Many teams run Preset alongside Metabase during transition, migrating dashboards and users gradually. Since both connect to the same databases via standard SQL, your data layer doesn't change.
Get in Touch
Teams outgrowing Metabase choose Preset for enterprise power without the complexity. Start free with up to five users or reach out to learn more about our Pro and Enterprise plans.
Metabase is a trademark of Metabase, Inc. Apache Superset is a trademark of The Apache Software Foundation. Preset is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metabase, Inc. or The Apache Software Foundation. Feature comparisons are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the most recent product updates.