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Apache Superset vs ClearML

Apache Superset logo

Apache Superset

Spreadsheets

Modern data exploration and visualization platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ClearML

Machine Learning

Open-source MLOps platform for experiment tracking and orchestration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apache Superset no commercial pricing; open-source project; ClearML broad scope means more to learn and more to run than a focused tracking tool
  • They diverge on capability: Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, ClearML covers Experiment tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apache Superset and ClearML actually diverge.

Attributes where Apache Superset and ClearML differ
AttributeApache SupersetClearML
Pricing modelopen-sourceOpen-source self-hosted, with paid hosted and enterprise tiers
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, DockerLinux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes
CategorySpreadsheetsMachine Learning
Founded1999Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apache Superset

  • 40+ Visualizations
  • SQL IDE
  • Semantic Layer
  • Caching
  • Security
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Presto

Only in ClearML

  • Experiment tracking
  • Remote execution
  • Data versioning
  • Pipelines

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apache Superset

  • Self-service analyticsnot ClearML
  • Data explorationnot ClearML
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot ClearML
  • Collaborative analysisnot ClearML
  • Embedded analyticsnot ClearML

ClearML

  • Tracking experiments across a team so results are reproduciblenot Apache Superset
  • Moving training from laptops to shared GPU hardware without repackagingnot Apache Superset
  • Versioning datasets alongside the experiments that consumed themnot Apache Superset

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apache Superset

  • No commercial pricing; open-source project
  • Commercial hosting available via Preset.io (separate vendor)

ClearML

  • Broad scope means more to learn and more to run than a focused tracking tool
  • Self-hosting the server is real infrastructure — database, file storage and web server
  • Documentation quality is uneven across the newer parts of the platform
  • Smaller community than the most popular tracking tools, so fewer worked examples exist

Pricing, plan by plan

Apache Superset

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full Features
    • Self-hosted
    • Community Support

ClearML

Free
  • Open sourceFree
    • Experiment tracking
    • Pipelines
    • Self-hosted server

Which should you pick?

Choose Apache Superset if

  • You need 40+ visualizations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want sql ide.
Apache Superset review

Choose ClearML if

  • You need experiment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want remote execution.
ClearML review

Questions people ask

Is Apache Superset or ClearML better?
Neither clearly leads. Apache Superset starts at Free and ClearML at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apache Superset or ClearML?
Apache Superset starts at Free and ClearML at Free.
Does Apache Superset or ClearML run on more platforms?
Apache Superset runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker. ClearML runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Apache Superset for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Apache Superset best used for?
Apache Superset is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what ClearML is typically brought in for.
What can Apache Superset do that ClearML cannot?
Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, SQL IDE, Semantic Layer, Caching. ClearML covers Experiment tracking, Remote execution, Data versioning, Pipelines.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apache Superset: What does Apache Superset cost?

Apache Superset is open-source software available free under the Apache 2.0 license. There are no licensing costs, subscription fees, or per-seat charges for using Superset itself.

Source
ClearML: Is ClearML free?

The open-source version is free and self-hostable. Hosted and enterprise tiers are paid.

Apache Superset: Is there a paid version of Apache Superset?

Apache Superset itself is free and open-source. Preset.io offers commercial Superset hosting with premium support, but this is a separate vendor service, not an official paid tier of Superset.

Source
ClearML: How much code does tracking require?

Very little — adding a couple of lines to an existing training script captures parameters, metrics and environment automatically.

ClearML: Does ClearML replace MLflow?

It covers MLflow’s tracking and adds orchestration, remote execution and data versioning. Whether that breadth is an advantage or extra weight depends on whether you need the rest.

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