A detailed comparison of Looker and Metabase to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
| Plan | Looker | Metabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✗ No | ✓ Open Source (free) |
| Lowest Paid | Contact sales | $85/mo (Pro Cloud) |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Feature | Looker | Metabase |
|---|---|---|
| LookML Modeling | ✓ | — |
| Dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Explores | ✓ | — |
| Embedded Analytics | ✓ | — |
| API | ✓ | — |
| Data Actions | ✓ | — |
| Question Builder | — | ✓ |
| SQL Editor | — | ✓ |
| Alerts | — | ✓ |
| Embedding | — | ✓ |
| Self-Service Analytics | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.2 | ⭐ 4.4 |
Choose Looker if: You need enterprise teams needing governed self-service analytics. Looker excels with its governed data model and consistent metrics.
Choose Metabase if: You need teams wanting accessible self-service analytics. Metabase stands out with its open source and easy for non-technical users.
Best free option: Metabase offers a free tier (Open Source (free)).
It depends on your needs. Looker is better for enterprise teams needing governed self-service analytics, while Metabase is better for teams wanting accessible self-service analytics. Both are excellent tools rated 4.2 and 4.4 respectively.
Looker starts at Contact sales while Metabase starts at $85/mo (Pro Cloud). Metabase also has a free tier.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Metabase's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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