Metabase Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Hidden Fees
Complete pricing breakdown to help you choose the right plan
Starting at
$0/mo
Plans available
4
Pricing model
open source
Pricing last verified: March 25, 2026
Metabase Pricing Plans
Open Source
$0/month
- Visual query builder
- SQL editor
- Dashboards & charts
- Scheduled reports
- 20+ database connectors
- Community support
Most Popular
Pro (Self-Hosted)
$85/month
- Everything in Open Source
- Row-level permissions
- Advanced embedding
- Audit logs
- Dashboard subscriptions (Slack/email)
- Priority support
Pro (Cloud)
$85/month
- Everything in Pro Self-Hosted
- Hosted by Metabase
- Automatic updates
- Backups included
- No server management
- SSL included
Enterprise
Contact Sales
- Everything in Pro
- SAML/SSO authentication
- Advanced caching
- Sandboxed queries
- Custom branding
- Premium support with SLA
Hidden Costs to Consider
Implementation & Setup
Many enterprise software solutions charge implementation fees ranging from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. Ask about setup costs before committing.
Training & Onboarding
Training sessions, dedicated onboarding, and certification programs may incur additional costs beyond the subscription fee.
Integrations & Add-ons
Premium integrations, API access, or additional modules may require separate licenses or higher-tier plans.
Overage Charges
Exceeding user limits, storage caps, or API call quotas can result in unexpected charges. Understand your limits before signing up.
How Metabase Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Pricing Model | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metabase | $0/mo | open source | 8.3/10 | Current |
| Microsoft Power BI | $0/mo | freemium | 8.5/10 | |
| Tableau | $15/mo | subscription | 8.8/10 | |
| Looker (Google Cloud) | Contact Sales | contact sales | 8.2/10 |
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