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Apache Superset vs Dundas BI

Apache Superset logo

Apache Superset

Software

Modern data exploration and visualization platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dundas BI logo

Dundas BI

Software

Flexible business intelligence platform

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apache Superset has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Dundas BI the published Embedded BI Package starts from about $4,738.70 USD per month billed annually for 8 core capacity
  • They diverge on capability: Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, Dundas BI covers White-labeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apache Superset and Dundas BI actually diverge.

Attributes where Apache Superset and Dundas BI differ
AttributeApache SupersetDundas BI
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, DockerWeb, Embedded, Mobile
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Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Presto
  • Druid
  • ClickHouse

Only in Dundas BI

  • White-labeling
  • Embedded Analytics
  • Data Preparation
  • Custom Visualizations
  • API
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
  • Azure

Both cover

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apache Superset

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

Dundas BI

  • Embedding dashboards and analytics inside another applicationnot Apache Superset
  • Self service business intelligence and ad hoc reportingnot Apache Superset
  • Building custom data visualisations against open BI APIsnot 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.

Dundas BI

  • The published Embedded BI Package starts from about $4,738.70 USD per month billed annually for 8 core capacity
  • That figure reflects a limited time 35 percent promotional discount rather than list price
  • Licensing is by CPU core capacity rather than by user, so cost scales with server hardware
  • Dundas is now part of insightsoftware following acquisition
  • The page states that a pricing plan is worked out together with the vendor rather than published as a rate card

Pricing, plan by plan

Apache Superset

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

Dundas BI

$500/month
  • Professional$500/month
    • Full Platform
    • Embedding
    • Support
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited Users
    • Multi-tenant
    • Premium Support

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 Dundas BI if

  • You need white-labeling.
  • You work on Web, Embedded, Mobile.
  • You also want embedded analytics.
Dundas BI review

Questions people ask

Is Apache Superset or Dundas BI better?
Neither clearly leads. Apache Superset starts at Free and Dundas BI at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apache Superset or Dundas BI?
Apache Superset has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apache Superset and $500/month for Dundas BI.
Does Apache Superset or Dundas BI run on more platforms?
Apache Superset runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker. Dundas BI runs on Web, Embedded, Mobile.
Can I use Apache Superset for free?
Yes. Apache Superset has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dundas BI starts at $500/month.
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 Dundas BI is typically brought in for.
What can Apache Superset do that Dundas BI cannot?
Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, SQL IDE, Semantic Layer, Caching. Dundas BI covers White-labeling, Embedded Analytics, Data Preparation, Custom Visualizations. Both handle PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web support.
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