# Cube vs Metabase Comparison

| | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 147 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (53.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $0.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cube

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Customization (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (4 reviews)
- Bugs (3 reviews)

### Metabase

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)
- Missing Features (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (76 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cube

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Description: Start free, no credit card. The full agentic workflow on your own data:

Key Features:
- Connect any data source
- Model in semantic layer IDE
- Explore data in workbooks

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cube-2023-07-31/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Metabase

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Open Source

Price: $0.00

Description: The user-friendly BI suite in a box.

Key Features:
- Unlimited charts
- Unlimited dashboards
- Connect to 20+ database types

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/metabase/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cube** | 9.3/10 | 20 |
| **Metabase** | 8.5/10 | 59 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Automodeling** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Big Data Services** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (41 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Modeling** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing/Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend/Problem Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OLAP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag &amp; Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Key Performance Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cube** | 8.5/10 | 20 |
| **Metabase** | 8.1/10 | 70 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Preparation

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Connectors** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 

#### Data Modeling and Blending

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Querying** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Data Filtering** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (57 reviews) | 
| **Data Blending** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Automodeling** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment &amp; Integration - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **No-code Dashboard Builder** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Report Scheduling and Automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Embedded Analytics and White-labeling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Big Data Services** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (41 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance &amp; Scalability - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Large data handling and Query Speed** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent User Support** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Database Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics &amp; Modeling - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Modeling and Governance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Notebook and Script Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auto-generated Insights and Narratives** | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Queries** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Role-based Insight Personalization** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Modeling** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drag &amp; Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storytelling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financing Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-service Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **KPI Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scorecards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing/Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OLAP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Embedded Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cube** | 9.3/10 | 20 |
| **Metabase** | 8.5/10 | 59 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Automodeling** | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Modeling** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting &amp; Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geographic Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-service Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration into Third Party Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Streaming Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag &amp; Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Semantic Layer Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cube** | N/A | N/A |
| **Metabase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Deployment &amp; Integration - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Environment &amp; Multi-Cloud Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Open API &amp; SDK Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Connectivity &amp; Federation - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Source Query Federation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Schema &amp; Metadata Adaptation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling &amp; Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Derived &amp; Calculated Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time Intelligence Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Query Caching &amp; Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Query Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Governance &amp; Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metric Lineage for AI Training Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control &amp; Change Impact Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Query Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Semantic Layer for AI/ML Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendation Engine** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools

| Feature | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Agentic Query Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Reasoning Layer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation via Semantic Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-platforms), [Embedded Business Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/embedded-business-intelligence)

**Unique to Cube (1):** [Semantic Layer Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/semantic-layer-tools)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cube | Metabase | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 53.8% | 34.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.5% | 52.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.7% | 12.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Cube

- **Computer Software:** 23.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 7.7%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 7.7%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Research:** 3.8%
- **Real Estate:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 23.1%

#### Metabase

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Internet:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Computer Games:** 2.9%
- **E-Learning:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 37.1%

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## Alternatives

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- [GoodData.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/gooddata-ai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (619 reviews)
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- [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1656 reviews)
- [Sigma](https://www.g2.com/products/sigma-computing-sigma/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (558 reviews)
- [ThoughtSpot](https://www.g2.com/products/thoughtspot/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (340 reviews)
- [Domo](https://www.g2.com/products/domo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [Sisense](https://www.g2.com/products/sisense/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1063 reviews)
- [Amazon QuickSight](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-quicksight/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (930 reviews)

### Alternatives to Metabase

- [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1656 reviews)
- [Amazon QuickSight](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-quicksight/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3784 reviews)
- [Sigma](https://www.g2.com/products/sigma-computing-sigma/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (558 reviews)
- [Mode](https://www.g2.com/products/mode-mode/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (330 reviews)
- [Domo](https://www.g2.com/products/domo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [Microsoft Power BI](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1656 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (930 reviews)
- [Plotly Dash Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/plotly-dash-enterprise/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Strategy One (formerly MicroStrategy ONE)](https://www.g2.com/products/strategy-one-formerly-microstrategy-one/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (600 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Cube

No discussions available for this product.

### Metabase

- Title: [Is Metabase free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-metabase-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Metabase used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/metabase-what-is-metabase-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To store &amp; track the business revenue details."
- Title: [Is Metabase secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-metabase-secure) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. It provides SSO integration, and a capability to invite users via e-mail where only the user gets to set their password and password reset capability...."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cube-2023-07-31-vs-metabase)

