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Databox vs Metabase

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Databox

Software

KPI dashboards for business performance

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Metabase

Software

Fast analytics with the friendly UX

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Databox data sources are the billing unit, and the $159 Pro plan still includes only 3 before charging $5.60 for each additional one; Metabase row and column level permissions and SSO available only in Pro tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Databox covers Pre-built Dashboards, Metabase covers No-code Query Builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Databox and Metabase actually diverge.

Attributes where Databox and Metabase differ
AttributeDataboxMetabase
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, TvWeb, Self-hosted cloud
Founded20112014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Databox

  • Pre-built Dashboards
  • Goal Tracking
  • Scorecards
  • Mobile App
  • HubSpot
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Only in Metabase

  • No-code Query Builder
  • SQL Editor
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Embedding
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • BigQuery

Both cover

  • Alerts
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Databox

  • Building business dashboards from multiple SaaS data sourcesnot Metabase
  • Tracking KPIs and metrics across marketing, sales and finance toolsnot Metabase

Metabase

  • Business intelligence and data exploration for non-technical usersnot Databox
  • Embedded analytics for SaaS applicationsnot Databox
  • Self-service reporting and dashboard creationnot Databox
  • Integration with 40+ data sources including cloud warehousesnot Databox

Where each one falls short

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

Databox

  • Data sources are the billing unit, and the $159 Pro plan still includes only 3 before charging $5.60 for each additional one
  • The $64 Analyst plan is capped at 5 data sources and a single user
  • The free plan allows 3 data sources, 10 custom metrics and one user
  • AI credits are metered monthly, from 50 on free to 4,000 on Growth
  • Every published price assumes annual billing, with monthly costing 20% more

Metabase

  • Row and column level permissions and SSO available only in Pro tier and above
  • Advanced analytics features like multi-tenant embedded analytics require Pro tier or higher
  • AI-powered features incur additional usage-based costs: $3.75 per 1M tokens
  • Self-hosted deployment on Free/Open Source tier requires infrastructure management

Pricing, plan by plan

Databox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 Data Sources
    • Basic Features
    • Community Support
  • Starter$72/month
    • 10 Data Sources
    • Alerts
    • Forecasting

Metabase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Metabase review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Databox if

  • You need pre-built dashboards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
  • You also want goal tracking.
Databox review

Choose Metabase if

  • You need no-code query builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted cloud.
  • You also want sql editor.
Metabase review

Questions people ask

Is Databox or Metabase better?
Neither clearly leads. Databox starts at Free and Metabase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Databox or Metabase?
Databox starts at Free and Metabase at Free.
Does Databox or Metabase run on more platforms?
Databox runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Metabase runs on Web, Self-hosted cloud.
Can I use Databox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Databox best used for?
Databox is most often used for building business dashboards from multiple saas data sources, tracking kpis and metrics across marketing, sales and finance tools. Of those, building business dashboards from multiple saas data sources and tracking kpis and metrics across marketing, sales and finance tools are not what Metabase is typically brought in for.
What can Databox do that Metabase cannot?
Databox covers Pre-built Dashboards, Goal Tracking, Scorecards, Mobile App. Metabase covers No-code Query Builder, SQL Editor, Interactive Dashboards, Embedding. Both handle Alerts, Web support.
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