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Chartio vs Redash

Chartio logo

Chartio

Business Intelligence

Cloud-based data exploration (discontinued)

From
On request
Rated
-
Redash logo

Redash

Spreadsheets

Connect and visualize your data

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Redash has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chartio product was discontinued and sunset on March 1, 2022 after company acquisition by Atlassian; Redash pricing model not disclosed on dedicated pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Redash covers SQL Query Editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartio and Redash actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartio and Redash differ
AttributeChartioRedash
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Self-hosted, Cloud
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceSpreadsheets
Founded20102013

Identical on both: 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 Chartio

  • Visual Query Builder
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Data Blending
  • Collaboration
  • Embedding
  • Snowflake
  • Salesforce

Only in Redash

  • SQL Query Editor
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Visualizations
  • Dashboards
  • Alerts
  • Presto
  • MongoDB
  • Self-hosted support

Both cover

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redshift
  • BigQuery
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartio

  • Drag and drop chart building over SQL databasesnot Redash
  • Shared business dashboards for non-technical teamsnot Redash
  • Exploring warehouse data without writing SQLnot Redash

Redash

  • Data visualization and business intelligence for analyticsnot Chartio
  • Query result sharing and collaborative dashboard creationnot Chartio

Where each one falls short

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

Chartio

  • Product was discontinued and sunset on March 1, 2022 after company acquisition by Atlassian
  • No current pricing available as service no longer operates
  • Users were migrated to alternative Atlassian solutions

Redash

  • Pricing model not disclosed on dedicated pricing page
  • Open-source offering may require self-hosting technical expertise
  • Managed hosting or commercial support pricing not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartio

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Service ended March 2022

Redash

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full Features
    • Self-hosted
    • Community Support
  • Cloud$49/month
    • Managed Hosting
    • Automatic Updates
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartio if

  • You need visual query builder.
  • You also want interactive dashboards.

Choose Redash if

  • You need sql query editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud.
  • You also want multiple data sources.

Questions people ask

Is Chartio or Redash better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartio starts at On request and Redash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartio or Redash?
Redash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chartio and Free for Redash.
Does Chartio or Redash run on more platforms?
Chartio runs on Web. Redash runs on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud.
Can I use Redash for free?
Yes. Redash has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Chartio starts at On request.
What is Chartio best used for?
Chartio is most often used for drag and drop chart building over sql databases, shared business dashboards for non-technical teams, exploring warehouse data without writing sql. Of those, drag and drop chart building over sql databases and shared business dashboards for non-technical teams are not what Redash is typically brought in for.
What can Chartio do that Redash cannot?
Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Interactive Dashboards, Data Blending, Collaboration. Redash covers SQL Query Editor, Multiple Data Sources, Visualizations, Dashboards. Both handle PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift, BigQuery.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Chartio: Is Chartio still available?

No, Chartio was discontinued on March 1, 2022. The product was acquired by Atlassian and the service was shut down. Users were offered migration to alternative solutions.

Source
Redash: What is Redash's pricing?

Redash is a popular open-source project with no pricing tiers listed on the pricing page. The project emphasizes no vendor lock-in and community contribution. Paid managed hosting or commercial support options may be available but are not published on this page.

Source
Chartio: What should I use instead of Chartio after its discontinuation?

Atlassian, which acquired Chartio, recommends users migrate to other data visualization and business intelligence tools within the Atlassian ecosystem or compatible alternatives.

Source
Chartio: Can I still access Chartio's pricing information?

No, historical pricing is not relevant as Chartio ceased operations in March 2022. Any archived pricing information would not reflect current market options.

Source
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