Redash
Open-source SQL query tool and dashboard builder for data-driven teams
4/ 5
1M+monthly
2013
Open SourceFree and open-source, self-hosted only (hosted service discontinued) APIOpen Source web
Visit RedashAbout Redash
Redash is an open-source tool designed to help anyone query, visualize, and share data from any data source. It provides a SQL editor with autocomplete, connects to 35+ data sources, and enables creating shareable dashboards. Redash is popular for its simplicity and SQL-first approach, making it a go-to tool for data teams who want lightweight dashboarding without the complexity of enterprise BI platforms.
Key Features
- SQL editor with autocomplete
- 35+ data source connectors
- Dashboard builder
- Scheduled query execution
- Alert system
- Query result caching
- API for automation
- Parameterized queries
Pros
- Simple and focused SQL-first tool
- Free and open-source
- Easy to self-host
- Good for SQL-fluent teams
- Lightweight and fast
Cons
- No hosted service available
- Limited visualization options
- Requires self-hosting management
- Less active development than alternatives
Tags
open-sourceSQLdashboardsquery-toolself-hosted
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