Apache Superset
Open-source data visualization platform used by Airbnb, Dropbox, and Netflix at scale
4.4/ 5
2M+monthly
2015
Open SourceFree and open-source under Apache 2.0, or use Preset for managed hosting APIOpen Source web
Visit Apache SupersetAbout Apache Superset
Apache Superset is a powerful open-source data visualization and exploration platform used by companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Netflix at massive scale. It offers a rich gallery of visualizations from simple bar charts to geospatial maps, advanced SQL editing with syntax highlighting, and connects to 40+ databases. Superset supports row-level security, RBAC, async queries, and horizontal scaling. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, it's completely free to use, modify, and distribute.
Key Features
- 40+ database connectors
- Rich visualization gallery
- Advanced SQL editor with autocomplete
- Row-level security
- Role-based access control
- Async queries for performance
- Embedded analytics support
- Dashboard caching and scheduling
Pros
- 100% free and open-source
- Proven at massive scale (Airbnb, Netflix)
- Rich visualization options
- Strong security with row-level controls
- Active Apache community
Cons
- Requires technical expertise to deploy
- No managed hosting (use Preset for that)
- Steeper learning curve than commercial tools
- Community support only (no paid support)
Tags
open-sourcedata-visualizationSQLdashboardsself-hosted
Alternatives to Apache Superset
01Metabase
Open-source business intelligence tool that makes data accessible to everyoneGrafana
Open-source observability and data visualization platform for real-time monitoringRedash
Open-source SQL query tool and dashboard builder for data-driven teamsPreset
Managed cloud service for Apache Superset with enterprise features and supportMore Data & Analytics ToolsView All
01Tableau
Industry-leading data visualization and business intelligence platform with AI-powered analyticsMicrosoft Power BI
Microsoft's comprehensive business analytics platform with AI Copilot integrationLooker
Google Cloud's enterprise BI platform with semantic modeling and Gemini AIQlik Sense
AI-powered analytics platform with associative data engine for insight discoveryThoughtSpot
Agentic analytics platform with AI analyst Spotter for natural language data explorationSigma Computing
Cloud BI platform with spreadsheet-like interface and AI-powered app building