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Apache Superset vs Dataiku

Apache Superset logo

Apache Superset

Spreadsheet & Data

Modern data exploration and visualization platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dataiku logo

Dataiku

Machine Learning & Data Science

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apache Superset distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.; Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • They diverge on capability: Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, Dataiku covers Visual data prep.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apache Superset and Dataiku differ
AttributeApache SupersetDataiku
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, DockerLinux, Mac, Windows, Web
CategorySpreadsheet & DataMachine Learning & Data Science
Founded19992013

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 Dataiku

  • Visual data prep
  • AutoML
  • MLOps
  • Collaboration
  • Governence
  • Python
  • R
  • Spark

Both cover

  • Snowflake
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apache Superset

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

Dataiku

  • Building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelinesnot Apache Superset
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Apache Superset

Where each one falls short

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

Apache Superset

  • Distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.

Dataiku

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • User, row and compute limits are not stated, so nothing about scale can be assessed before contacting sales
  • Access begins with a demo request or a trial rather than a self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Apache Superset

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

Dataiku

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Single user
    • Core features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full platform
    • Collaboration
    • MLOps

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 Dataiku if

  • You need visual data prep.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automl.
Dataiku review

Questions people ask

Is Apache Superset or Dataiku better?
Neither clearly leads. Apache Superset starts at Free and Dataiku at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apache Superset or Dataiku?
Apache Superset starts at Free and Dataiku at Free.
Does Apache Superset or Dataiku run on more platforms?
Apache Superset runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker. Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
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 Dataiku is typically brought in for.
What can Apache Superset do that Dataiku cannot?
Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, SQL IDE, Semantic Layer, Caching. Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Both handle Snowflake, Web support.
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