Open-source BI and dashboards for your database
Metabase is an open-source business intelligence and data analytics tool. Connect to your Postgres, MySQL, or MongoDB database and build dashboards, run queries, and share reports without writing SQL. Self-host for free or use Metabase Cloud from $85/month. Used by African startup ops and data teams to track key metrics internally.
Use when
You want to build internal business dashboards from your product database without writing complex SQL or paying for Tableau.
Skip when
You need a polished external reporting tool for investors or clients - Metabase's default UI is more functional than beautiful.
Self-hosting Metabase on a $10/month DigitalOcean droplet or Railway gives you a full BI tool at near-zero cost. Extremely popular with engineering-led African startups for internal dashboards.
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