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GoodData vs Preset

GoodData logo

GoodData

Business Intelligence

Analytics platform for data products

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Preset logo

Preset

Business Intelligence

Managed Apache Superset

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Preset has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoodData pricing scales per workspace as customer base grows, increasing costs with scale; Preset limited SQL IDE advanced features compared to specialized query tools
  • They diverge on capability: GoodData covers Headless BI, Preset covers Managed Superset.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoodData and Preset actually diverge.

Attributes where GoodData and Preset differ
AttributeGoodDataPreset
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Cloud AWS, Cloud AzureWeb, Cloud
Founded20072019

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 GoodData

  • Headless BI
  • Semantic Layer
  • Embedded Analytics
  • Multi-tenancy
  • White-labeling
  • Vertica
  • Embedded support
  • Api support

Only in Preset

  • Managed Superset
  • Auto-scaling
  • Enterprise Security
  • Custom Branding
  • API Access
  • Trino
  • Cloud support

Both cover

  • Snowflake
  • BigQuery
  • Redshift
  • PostgreSQL
  • Databricks
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GoodData

  • Self-service analytics
  • Data exploration
  • Ad-hoc reporting
  • Collaborative analysis
  • Embedded analytics

Preset

  • Self-service analytics
  • Data exploration
  • Ad-hoc reporting
  • Collaborative analysis
  • Embedded analytics

Both are used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis, embedded analytics, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

GoodData

  • Pricing scales per workspace as customer base grows, increasing costs with scale
  • Advanced security features like audit logging and HIPAA compliance only on Enterprise plan

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

GoodData

On request
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Core BI and analytics
    • Full embedding with whitelabeling
    • Multi-tenancy support
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • All Professional features
    • Custom agents and Agent Builder
    • 99.5% guaranteed uptime SLA

Preset

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Preset review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GoodData if

  • You need headless bi.
  • You work on Web, Cloud AWS, Cloud Azure.
  • You also want semantic layer.
GoodData review

Choose Preset if

  • You need managed superset.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want auto-scaling.
Preset review

Questions people ask

Is GoodData or Preset better?
Neither clearly leads. GoodData starts at On request and Preset at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoodData or Preset?
Preset has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GoodData and Free for Preset.
Does GoodData or Preset run on more platforms?
GoodData runs on Web, Cloud AWS, Cloud Azure. Preset runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use Preset for free?
Yes. Preset has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoodData starts at On request.
What is GoodData best used for?
GoodData is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis.
What can GoodData do that Preset cannot?
GoodData covers Headless BI, Semantic Layer, Embedded Analytics, Multi-tenancy. Preset covers Managed Superset, Auto-scaling, Enterprise Security, Custom Branding. Both handle Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GoodData: Does GoodData offer a free tier?

No, GoodData does not offer a free tier. The platform has Professional and Enterprise pricing tiers that require sales contact for quotes.

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Preset: 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.

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GoodData: What data warehouses can GoodData connect to?

GoodData supports direct connections to Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Databricks, and PostgreSQL through a direct-query-only integration model.

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Preset: 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.

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GoodData: Can you self-host GoodData?

Self-hosted deployment is only available on the Enterprise plan. Professional plan customers are limited to the managed SaaS offering.

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Preset: 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.

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Preset: What is the enterprise pricing for Preset?

Enterprise plans are custom quoted. The median buyer pays $35,495 per year.

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Preset: 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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