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Redash vs Strapi

Redash logo

Redash

Spreadsheets

Connect and visualize your data

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strapi logo

Strapi

APIs

Headless CMS with REST and GraphQL APIs

From
$35/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Redash has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Redash pricing model not disclosed on dedicated pricing page; Strapi cloud pricing is per project, not per account, so a second project doubles the bill
  • They diverge on capability: Redash covers SQL Query Editor, Strapi covers REST API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Redash and Strapi actually diverge.

Attributes where Redash and Strapi differ
AttributeRedashStrapi
Starting priceFree$35/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, CloudNode.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker
CategorySpreadsheetsAPIs
Founded20132015

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 Redash

  • SQL Query Editor
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Visualizations
  • Dashboards
  • Alerts
  • BigQuery
  • Redshift
  • Presto

Only in Strapi

  • REST API
  • GraphQL API
  • Content management
  • AWS
  • Webhooks
  • Node.js support
  • Docker support

Both cover

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Self-hosted support
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Redash

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

Strapi

  • Running a self hosted headless CMS with a REST or GraphQL APInot Redash
  • Giving editors a content admin panel over a custom content modelnot Redash

Where each one falls short

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

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

Strapi

  • Cloud pricing is per project, not per account, so a second project doubles the bill
  • Starter at $35 a month allows 100,000 API requests, and overage is $1.50 per 25,000
  • Extra bandwidth is $30 per 100 GB and extra asset storage $0.60 per GB
  • Backups start at the Pro plan, weekly, and only become daily at Business
  • An uptime SLA is Business only, at $450 a month per project
  • Additional environments cost $60 a month on Pro and $300 a month on Business

Pricing, plan by plan

Redash

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

Strapi

$35/month
  • Starter$35/month
    • 100k API requests
    • 50 GB asset storage
    • 50 GB asset bandwidth
  • Pro$90/month
    • 1M API requests
    • 250 GB asset storage
    • 500 GB asset bandwidth
  • Business$450/month
    • 10M API requests
    • 1000 GB asset storage
    • 1000 GB asset bandwidth

Which should you pick?

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.
Redash review

Choose Strapi if

  • You need rest api.
  • You work on Node.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want graphql api.
Strapi review

Questions people ask

Is Redash or Strapi better?
Neither clearly leads. Redash starts at Free and Strapi at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Redash or Strapi?
Redash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Redash and $35/month for Strapi.
Does Redash or Strapi run on more platforms?
Redash runs on Web, Self-hosted, Cloud. Strapi runs on Node.js, Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
Can I use Redash for free?
Yes. Redash has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Strapi starts at $35/month.
What is Redash best used for?
Redash is most often used for data visualization and business intelligence for analytics, query result sharing and collaborative dashboard creation. Of those, data visualization and business intelligence for analytics and query result sharing and collaborative dashboard creation are not what Strapi is typically brought in for.
What can Redash do that Strapi cannot?
Redash covers SQL Query Editor, Multiple Data Sources, Visualizations, Dashboards. Strapi covers REST API, GraphQL API, Content management, AWS. Both handle PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Self-hosted support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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Strapi: How much do API request overages cost?

Additional API requests beyond the plan limit cost $1.50 per 25000 requests. Extra asset storage costs $0.60 per GB, and additional bandwidth costs $30 per 100 GB.

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Strapi: Is yearly billing available?

Yes, yearly billing saves up to 17% compared to monthly billing on Strapi Cloud plans.

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Strapi: What is included with the Pro plan?

The Pro plan costs $90 per month per project and includes 1M API requests, 250 GB asset storage, 500 GB bandwidth, multi-environment support, weekly backups, and manual backups.

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