An open source Business Intelligence server to share data and analytics inside your company
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"service_type": "platform",
"base_url": "https://www.metabase.com",
"auth_method": "api_key",
"auth_config": {
"header": "X-API-KEY",
"credentials_location": "header"
},
"endpoints": [],
"pricing_model": {
"type": "freemium",
"details": {
"free_edition": "Open Source (AGPL), self-hosted, features limited",
"paid_tiers": ["Starter", "Pro", "Enterprise"],
"deployment": ["Cloud", "Self-hosted"],
"details_url": "https://www.metabase.com/pricing.md"
}
},
"rate_limits": {},
"capabilities": [
"Self-service business intelligence",
"Visual query builder for non-technical users",
"SQL editor for analysts",
"Natural language querying with Metabot AI",
"Interactive dashboards with filters, subscriptions, and alerts",
"Drill-through and click-to-explore analytics",
"Models and semantic layer for governed reporting",
"Multi-tenant data sandboxing (paid)",
"Embedded analytics (modular and full-app, iframe/JS/React SDK)",
"Custom visualization SDK (@metabase/custom-viz) for React charts",
"REST API for programmatic integration",
"MCP server for AI tool integration",
"Terminal CLI (@metabase/cli) for scripting and agentic workflows",
"SSO, white-labeling, audit logs, and SLAs in paid editions",
"Support for over 20 data sources (Postgres, MySQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, ClickHouse, Databricks, MongoDB, etc.)",
"CSV upload and Google Sheets integration",
"Air-gapped deployment for secure environments",
"Usage analytics and alerts management"
],
"raw_analysis": "Metabase is a mature, open-source business intelligence platform used by over 100,000 companies. It provides self-service analytics through a visual query builder and natural language AI (Metabot), plus a full SQL editor for analysts. The platform supports dashboards, models, and a semantic layer for governed reporting. Key developer-facing features include a comprehensive REST API (authenticated via API keys), an MCP server for AI integration, a CLI tool, and an embedded analytics SDK for React. It is available in four editions: a free AGPL open-source edition and three paid tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise) on cloud or self-hosted, with paid features unlocking via license key. The company targets startups to large enterprises, with compliance (SOC 2, GDPR) and air-gapped options for regulated industries. Its wide data source support and extensibility make it a strong fit for internal BI and customer-facing embedded analytics."
}3/3 tests passed
| Test | Endpoint | Status | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| website_uptime | GET / | 200 | 115ms |
| robots_txt | GET /robots.txt | 200 | 50ms |
| llms_txt | GET /llms.txt | 200 | 37ms |
```json
{
"overall": 78,
"dimensions": {
"token_efficiency": 8.0,
"first_try_success": 7.5,
"response_parseability": 8.5,
"error_clarity": 7.0,
"doc_quality": 9.0,
"auth_simplicity": 7.0,
"latency": 9.5,
"consistency": 8.5
},
"pricing_normalized": {
"freemium": true,
"free_tier": "Open Source self-hosted with limited features",
"paid_tiers": ["Starter", "Pro", "Enterprise"],
"deployment_options": ["Cloud", "Self-hosted"]
},
"issues": [
"Pricing details require visiting /pricing.md - not immediately accessible from the main site",
"Free tier is self-hosted only, which may complicate quick starts for non-technical users",
"Natural language capabilities (Metabot AI) may require additional setup/config",
"No mention of built-in authentication options beyond SSO in paid tiers"
],
"recommendations": [
"Clarify pricing details inline in docs for quicker agent comparison",
"Provide a hosted free trial to reduce initial setup friction",
"Document authentication options clearly for all tiers (including free/open-source)",
"Add quick-start templates for common data sources to accelerate first dashboard"
]
}
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