# Apache Superset vs Lightdash Comparison

| | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 52 | 19 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $800.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apache Superset

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)
- SQL Issues (1 reviews)

### Lightdash

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (31 reviews) | 9.9 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (32 reviews) | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apache Superset

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Lightdash

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lightdash Cloud Starter 

Price: $800.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Unlimited users
- Native dbt integration
- Scheduled dashboard deliveries to Slack, Email

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/lightdash/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Superset** | 8.7/10 | 34 |
| **Lightdash** | 7.4/10 | 14 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 

#### Data Preparation

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Connectors** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Data Modeling and Blending

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Querying** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Filtering** | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Blending** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 1.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 2.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automodeling** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 3.1 (6 reviews) | 

#### Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **No-code Dashboard Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Scheduling and Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics and White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 3.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Big Data Services** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 

#### Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Large data handling and Query Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Modeling and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notebook and Script Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auto-generated Insights and Narratives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based Insight Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 5.6 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Modeling** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-platforms)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apache Superset | Lightdash | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.6% | 21.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.9% | 57.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.4% | 21.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Apache Superset

- **Financial Services:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.2%
- **Computer Software:** 10.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.1%
- **Retail:** 4.1%
- **Automotive:** 4.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 30.6%

#### Lightdash

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Real Estate:** 11.8%
- **Online Media:** 11.8%
- **Utilities:** 5.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.9%
- **Music:** 5.9%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 5.9%

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## Top Discussions

### Apache Superset

- Title: [Is Apache superset good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-apache-superset-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes its very good , easy to use "
- Title: [What is Superset software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-superset-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an excellent open-source platform designed for the generation of graphs and analytical processes, which allows you to easily carry out ETL..."
- Title: [What can you do with Apache superset?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-you-do-with-apache-superset) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Apache Superset is an easy-to-use Business Intelligence tool that collects and processes data in large volumes to produce visualised results like charts and..."

### Lightdash

No discussions available for this product.

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