Comparison
Amplitude vs Metabase
Scored side by side on data-analytics, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Product analytics for behavioural cohorts, funnels and retention analysis.
Open-source BI that non-technical users can actually operate without SQL.
Scored side by side
Self-serve usability
Governance
Value for money
Amplitude verdict
Worth it for product teams that will invest in instrumentation. Without that discipline it is an expensive chart generator.
- Deep behavioural analysis without SQL
- Strong retention and cohort tooling
- Warehouse sync avoids a data silo
Metabase verdict
The best value in BI for teams under a few hundred people. Add a semantic layer before metric disputes start.
- Non-technical users genuinely self-serve
- Free self-hosted edition is fully capable
- Fast to deploy and adopt
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between Amplitude and Metabase?
Amplitude: Worth it for product teams that will invest in instrumentation. Without that discipline it is an expensive chart generator. Metabase: The best value in BI for teams under a few hundred people. Add a semantic layer before metric disputes start.
Which has better reviews, Amplitude or Metabase?
Metabase is rated higher — 4.5/5 versus 4.4/5, from 3,900 and 2,800 reviews respectively.
Does Amplitude or Metabase have a free plan?
Both do. Amplitude starts at $0 / $61 per month, and Metabase starts at $0 self-hosted / $85 per month cloud.