Analytics & DataPublicChecked October 3, 2026

Metabase Pricing

Metabase · Analytics & Data

Open-source business intelligence tool positioned as the alternative to Tableau and Looker for engineering-led teams. Distinctive for its free self-hosted tier that runs on Docker — the go-to "first BI tool" for startups before they can justify a data team. Cloud version priced from $85/mo. Acquired minority stake by Insight Partners; still open-source. Popular with technical founders who want SQL access to their Postgres/BigQuery data.

In other words, Metabase is worth it for teams (5-200) that want business intelligence + dashboards + ad-hoc SQL queries — particularly if you value open-source flexibility over Looker/Tableau enterprise sales. Starter covers small teams (self-hosted free); Pro adds Cloud hosting + row-level permissions; Enterprise adds advanced auditing. Moderate learning curve; SQL knowledge unlocks the deep features. Native connections to Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, and 25+ data sources. Downside: enterprise features (row-level security, embedded analytics) sit behind Pro+, and Cloud hosting adds cost over self-hosted.

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Pricing summary

Starting price

$100/mo

$90/mo billed annually

Pricing model

Hybrid

Both

Key limit

User seats

Main metered limit

Free trial

14-day free trial + free plan

Pricing verified for United States.View full pricing details on Metabase's website

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Alternatives to consider

Enterprise BI with sales-heavy relationship? Pick Looker (Google-owned) or Tableau. Ultra-simple dashboards? Google Looker Studio (free).

All plans

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Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key limit
StarterEntry tier	$100	$90Save 10%	base incl. 5 users, +$6/user
Pro	$575	$517.5Save 10%	base incl. 10 users, +$12/user
Enterprise	Custom	Custom	from ~$20K/yr

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Price history

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Common questions about Metabase

Is Metabase worth it?: Metabase is worth it for teams (5-200) that want business intelligence + dashboards + ad-hoc SQL queries — particularly if you value open-source flexibility over Looker/Tableau enterprise sales. Starter covers small teams (self-hosted free); Pro adds Cloud hosting + row-level permissions; Enterprise adds advanced auditing.
What are the pricing tiers of Metabase?: Metabase has 3 plans: Starter ($100/mo), Pro ($575/mo), Enterprise (custom).
Does Metabase offer annual discounts?: Yes. Paying annually brings the entry plan from $100/month down to $90/month — about 10% cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

About Metabase pricing.

Metabase pricing starts at $100/month on monthly billing, or $90/month if billed annually — a 10% saving. Metabase offers 3 paid plans in total, ranging from $100 to $575/month. Enterprise pricing is custom-quoted.

Yes to both. Metabase has a free plan (with limitations noted below) and also offers a 14-day free trial of paid plans.

Metabase has 3 publicly-priced tiers as of October 3, 2026:
• Starter — $100/mo ($90/mo billed annually). base incl. 5 users, +$6/user.
• Pro — $575/mo ($517.50/mo billed annually). base incl. 10 users, +$12/user.
• Enterprise — custom-priced. from ~$20K/yr.

Metabase's pricing has been stable since Oct 11, 2026. See full history at /tools/metabase/price-history.

Metabase sits in the mid-range for Analytics & Data tools. Of the 14 we track with published entry prices, 9 are cheaper and 4 are more expensive. Entry price is $100/month vs. a category median of $49/month.