Business Intelligence · head to head
Cyfe vs Preset
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; Preset limited SQL IDE advanced features compared to specialized query tools
- They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Preset covers Managed Superset.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Preset actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Business Intelligence).
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 Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- White-labeling
- Embedding
- Google Analytics
Only in Preset
- Managed Superset
- Auto-scaling
- Enterprise Security
- Custom Branding
- API Access
- Snowflake
- BigQuery
- Redshift
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Preset
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Preset
Preset
- Self-service analyticsnot Cyfe
- Data explorationnot Cyfe
- Ad-hoc reportingnot Cyfe
- Collaborative analysisnot Cyfe
- Embedded analyticsnot Cyfe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
Preset
- Limited SQL IDE advanced features compared to specialized query tools
- Viewer licenses add substantial cost for embedded analytics deployments
- Dataset-centric approach requires preprocessing by data teams for some use cases
Pricing, plan by plan
Cyfe
Free- Starter$29/month
- 2 Dashboards
- 1 User
- 14-day free trial
- Standard$39/month
- 5 Dashboards
- 2 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Pro$65/month
- 10 Dashboards
- 5 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Premier$119/month
- 20 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard
Preset
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Preset review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Choose Preset if
- You need managed superset.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want auto-scaling.
Questions people ask
- Is Cyfe or Preset better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and Preset at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cyfe or Preset?
- Cyfe starts at Free and Preset at Free.
- Does Cyfe or Preset run on more platforms?
- Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Preset runs on Web, Cloud.
- Can I use Cyfe for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Cyfe best used for?
- Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Preset is typically brought in for.
- What can Cyfe do that Preset cannot?
- Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. Preset covers Managed Superset, Auto-scaling, Enterprise Security, Custom Branding. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?
Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).
SourcePreset: Is Preset free?
Preset offers a free tier for small teams called Starter with 5 users and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $25 per user per month.
SourceCyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?
All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.
SourcePreset: Can I export my data from Preset?
Yes. Preset uses Apache Superset and the founders contribute over 75% of commits to the open-source project, enabling migration to Superset without vendor lock-in.
SourceCyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?
The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.
SourcePreset: Does Preset include embedded analytics?
Yes. Embedded dashboards are available on Professional and Enterprise plans, with viewer licenses starting at $500 per month for 50 licenses.
SourcePreset: What is the enterprise pricing for Preset?
Enterprise plans are custom quoted. The median buyer pays $35,495 per year.
SourcePreset: Does Preset support AI-powered analytics?
Yes. As of 2026, Preset includes an AI Chatbot and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for building charts and dashboards via natural language.
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