1. Zoho Analytics
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.8/5
Self-service BI with Tally and Zoho connectors.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Metabase
- Built in India (Chennai)
Business intelligence & dashboards · Alternatives
Best Metabase alternatives in India (2026)
Metabase is a business intelligence & dashboards product from Metabase, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Metabase are Zoho Analytics (Free plan), Microsoft Power BI (Free plan), GoodData (Free plan), Mode Analytics (Free plan) and Hex (Free plan). Zoho Analytics is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Metabase alternative
Indian support and GST
Metabase is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Metabase alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Metabase's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Metabase (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Power BI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  GoodData | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Mode Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Hex | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Preset | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Lightdash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Evidence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Datawrapper | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Infogram | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Flourish | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Redash | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Apache Superset | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Draxlr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Cluvio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Count | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Tableau | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Qlik Sense | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Klipfolio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Holistics | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Metabase alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft · Redmond · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Business analytics and dashboards.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Mode Analytics
ThoughtSpot · San Francisco · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.4/5
SQL-based analytics.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Datawrapper
Datawrapper · Berlin · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.3/5
Charts for publishers.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a Metabase alternative
- Start with the free tier of Looker Studio or Metabase; upgrade when governance and scale demand.
- Check connectors to Tally, Zoho and your ERP.
- Per-viewer pricing can dominate cost — count consumers, not builders.
Metabase alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Metabase in 2026?+
The closest matches to Metabase on App Advisor are Zoho Analytics (Free plan), Microsoft Power BI (Free plan), GoodData (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Metabase, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Metabase?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Analytics (Free plan), Microsoft Power BI (Free plan), GoodData (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Metabase?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Klipfolio starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo. Zoho Analytics also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Metabase?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Analytics (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Metabase vs Zoho Analytics: which is better?+
Zoho Analytics is the closest match to Metabase in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Metabase alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business intelligence & dashboards or a category Metabase also covers, and Metabase's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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