Metabase vs Streamlit
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Metabase
Open-source business intelligence and dashboards
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Streamlit
Turn Python scripts into shareable data apps
| Feature | Metabase | Streamlit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Analytics | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Clojure | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 48,597 | ★ 45,512 |
| First released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Tableau, Looker | Retool, Tableau |
Why pick each one
Choose Metabase if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 48.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Clojure
Choose Streamlit if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 45.5k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Metabase or Streamlit better?
Neither is universally better. Metabase has the larger community, while Streamlit is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Metabase and Streamlit free and open-source?
Yes. Metabase is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Streamlit under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Metabase and Streamlit with Docker?
Metabase: yes. Streamlit: yes.