A detailed comparison of Apache Superset and Redash to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Open-source data exploration and visualization platform.
Open-source tool for querying databases and visualizing results.
| Plan | Apache Superset | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Fully open source | ✓ Fully open source |
| Lowest Paid | Free (self-hosted) | Free (self-hosted) |
| Enterprise | Preset Cloud (paid) | Hosted from $49/mo |
| Feature | Apache Superset | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Lab | ✓ | — |
| Dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| 40+ Visualizations | ✓ | — |
| Access Control | ✓ | — |
| Caching | ✓ | — |
| Custom Viz Plugins | ✓ | — |
| SQL queries | — | ✓ |
| Alerts | — | ✓ |
| API access | — | ✓ |
| Multiple data sources | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.1 | ⭐ 4 |
Choose Apache Superset if: You need data teams wanting open-source enterprise bi. Apache Superset excels with its apache project and powerful sql lab.
Choose Redash if: You need sql-savvy teams wanting simple dashboards. Redash stands out with its easy to use and great for sql users.
Best free option: Both Apache Superset and Redash offer free tiers. Apache Superset offers "Fully open source" while Redash offers "Fully open source".
It depends on your needs. Apache Superset is better for data teams wanting open-source enterprise bi, while Redash is better for sql-savvy teams wanting simple dashboards. Both are excellent tools rated 4.1 and 4 respectively.
Apache Superset starts at Free (self-hosted) while Redash starts at Free (self-hosted). Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Redash's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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