# Metabase vs Redash

> Pick Metabase for an actively developed BI tool with a visual query builder; pick Redash if your team writes SQL and wants a lightweight, BSD-licensed query and dashboard tool.

## Verdict

Metabase is the safer long-term choice for most teams, with active development and a query builder that non-technical users can handle. Redash is a lean SQL-first tool that still works well for analysts, but since its hosted service closed after the Databricks acquisition it is maintained by the community at a slower pace.

- Best for Metabase: Teams that want self-serve BI for SQL and non-SQL users alike
- Best for Redash: SQL-fluent analysts who want simple queries, charts and dashboards

## Key differences

| Aspect | Metabase | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 outside the enterprise directory, which is under the Metabase Commercial License | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language/stack | Clojure on the JVM, React frontend | Python backend, React frontend |
| Architecture | Single JAR or container; H2 by default, PostgreSQL for production | Web server, workers and scheduler; requires PostgreSQL and Redis |
| Standout features | Visual question builder, models, scheduled reports | SQL editor with schema browser, query snippets, parameters and alerts |
| Learning curve | Low for business users | Low for SQL users, limited for people who do not write SQL |

## GitHub numbers

| Metric | Metabase | Redash |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 49,547 | 28,831 |
| Forks | 6,880 | 4,632 |
| Commits, last 12 months | 6,378 | 82 |
| Last commit | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Latest release | v0.63.19 | v26.9.0 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| License type | Open source | Open source |
| Language | Clojure | Python |
| Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| Repository | https://github.com/metabase/metabase | https://github.com/getredash/redash |

App pages: [Metabase](https://appsgit.com/apps/metabase), [Redash](https://appsgit.com/apps/redash)

## FAQ

### Is Redash still maintained?

Yes, Redash is maintained by its community after Databricks ended the hosted service. Check the activity data on this page to see the current pace.

### Does Redash have a no-code query builder?

No, Redash is SQL-first. Metabase's visual question builder is the better fit for non-technical users.

### Which is lighter to run?

Metabase runs as one container. Redash needs PostgreSQL and Redis alongside its server and worker containers.

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