Open-source alternatives to Power BI

Analytics · 3 free & open-source options

Looking to replace Power BI with something free and open-source? These 3 tools are the best open alternatives in 2026 — most are self-hostable, so you keep full control of your data and pay no subscription.

Apache Superset ›Apache-2.0
Modern BI with dashboards, alerts and fine-grained security.
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Lightdash ›MIT
BI layer built for dbt projects, metrics as code.
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Metabase ›AGPL-3.0
Self-serve analytics your whole team can actually use.
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FAQ

What is the best open-source alternative to Power BI?

The top open-source alternative is Apache Superset — Modern BI with dashboards, alerts and fine-grained security. The full ranked list is above.

Are these Power BI alternatives free?

Yes. Every tool listed is open-source and free to use; most can be self-hosted so you keep full control of your data.

Can I self-host an alternative to Power BI?

Most of these tools are designed to run on your own server or machine, giving you privacy and no subscription fees.

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