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Metabase pricing, use cases, and first steps
Metabase connects to your databases and lets anyone ask questions, by clicking, in SQL, or in plain language with AI. You build dashboards and can embed them in your own product. An open-source version is available to self-host.
Metabase has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Starter, $100 per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
MetabaseDashboards on your databases, with or without SQL- Vendor
- Metabase (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Starter, $100 per month
- In the European Union
- Partly available
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What Metabase does
Who it’s for: Teams who want numbers without waiting for the data team.
Point-and-click questions
Without writing SQL.
Metabase AI
Ask a question in plain language.
Also
- MCP server
Metabase pricing
Monthly prices before tax; 10% off yearly. Metabase AI: $3.75 per million tokens, or your own key.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Recommended to start | $100 per month | Small teams |
| Pro | $575 per month | Teams and product embedding |
| Enterprise | $20,000 per year, starting at | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
Free open-source version to self-host. 14-day trial of paid plans.
Nova’s advice
Starter is enough for a team that wants its dashboards.
A first try, in 20 minutes
Your data. The self-hosted version keeps data inside your network.
What it does less well
- You need a clean database.
- Complex questions need SQL.
Build a sales dashboardMetabase- Pick the orders table.
- Group by month.
- Save as a chart.
- Add it to a dashboard.
Alternatives to Metabase
Frequently asked questions about Metabase
How much does Metabase cost?
Starter: $100 per month; Pro: $575 per month; Enterprise: $20,000 per year, starting at. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Metabase for free?
Yes. Free open-source version to self-host. 14-day trial of paid plans.
What happens to my data with Metabase?
The self-hosted version keeps data inside your network.
What are the alternatives to Metabase?
Hex: Analysis notebooks and dashboards with AI. Julius: AI data analysis.
Official pages consulted
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