Metabase
Cloud
Flat price, whole team$100.00
× 12 months$1,200.00
Per year
$10.00 per person / mo
$1,200
Metabase vs Preset
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Metabase
71%
match · $1,200/yr
Preset
53%
match · $2,400/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Preset
Entry plan
$20.00 × 10 seats$200.00
× 12 months$2,400.00
Per year
$20.00 per person / mo
$2,400
Metabase
From $100Free plan
Companies with a SQL database or warehouse and at least one technical person to connect it (and host it, if self-hosting).
vs
Preset
From $20Free plan
Small technical teams with a SQL database that want a free, managed dashboard tool without lock-in.
Side by side
| Metabase | Preset | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free open source; Cloud from $100/mo (5 users) | Free (up to 5 users); $20/user/month (yearly) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Companies with a SQL database or warehouse and at least one technical person to connect it (and host it, if self-hosting). | Small technical teams with a SQL database that want a free, managed dashboard tool without lock-in. |
Pros and cons
Metabase
Pros
- Free self-hosted edition with unlimited users
- Query builder lets non-SQL users explore data
- Fast to set up on an existing database
- Published pricing with users included in base fee
Cons
- No direct SaaS app connectors; apps go through a warehouse
- Self-hosting means owning upgrades and backups
- Permissions and SSO need the $575/month Pro plan
Preset
Pros
- Free for up to 5 users with unlimited dashboards
- Open-source core avoids lock-in
- Fully managed, no servers to run
- Low per-user price on Professional
Cons
- Needs a SQL database; no accounting, CRM or ad connectors
- Only workspace admins can connect databases
- Per-user pricing scales with every viewer
Emily Rodriguez