Metabase vs Redash

Side-by-side open-source comparison for 2026. Metabase currently leads on GitHub stars (46.8k) over Redash (28.3k). Both tools list each other as alternatives in this directory.

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Metabase vs Redash, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Metabase

Metabase is an easy-to-use open source Business Intelligence and Embedded Analytics tool that enables seamless interaction with data for everyone.

46.8kClojureOther
2Redash

Make Your Company Data Driven. Connect to any data source, easily visualize, dashboard, and share your data.

28.3kPythonBSD 2-Clause "Simplified" License

Overview

Metabase

Metabase is an easy-to-use open source Business Intelligence and Embedded Analytics tool that enables seamless interaction with data for everyone.

Clojure ยท 46.8k GitHub stars

Redash

Make Your Company Data Driven. Connect to any data source, easily visualize, dashboard, and share your data.

Python ยท BSD 2-Clause "Simplified" License ยท 28.3k GitHub stars

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Metabase or Redash?

Metabase currently has more GitHub stars (46.8k) than Redash (28.3k). Star counts are a proxy for community adoption.

Are Metabase and Redash free?

Yes. Both are open source and free to use in your own projects.

How does this comparison work?

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