Preset
Preset is a hosted Apache Superset desk: Chart Builder (metrics, dimensions, filters) on the left and a live stacked bar on the right, without you running…
OUR TAKE
Pick Preset for small analytics teams who want Superset in the cloud without self-hosting. Starter caps at 5 users and 1 workspace.
Good fit
Small analytics teams who want Superset in the cloud without self-hosting.
Poor fit
Teams that will self-host Superset at $0 (Apache Superset) or want a dbt-native Explore (Lightdash).
Starter · Professional $20 · Embedded dashboards add-on $500
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · preset.io/pricing
OUR TAKE
Pick Preset for small analytics teams who want Superset in the cloud without self-hosting. Starter caps at 5 users and 1 workspace.
Good fit
Small analytics teams who want Superset in the cloud without self-hosting.
Poor fit
Teams that will self-host Superset at $0 (Apache Superset) or want a dbt-native Explore (Lightdash).
Starter · Professional $20 · Embedded dashboards add-on $500
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · preset.io/pricing
What it costs
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · preset.io/pricing
Starter
forever, up to 5 users, 1 workspace. Unlimited dashboards and charts, no-code builder, SQL editor, semantic layer
$0
Professional
/ user / month ( / user / month ). Unlimited users, 3 workspaces, RBAC, scheduled reports/alerts, Slack, multi-region
Lowest paid
$20
Embedded dashboards add-on
for 50 viewer licenses (Professional / Enterprise)
$500
Enterprise
Not published by the vendor
Not published by the vendor
Checked 2026-10-28·preset.io/pricing
Before you pay
Good fit
Small analytics teams who want Superset in the cloud without self-hosting.
Poor fit
Teams that will self-host Superset at $0 (Apache Superset) or want a dbt-native Explore (Lightdash).
Watch out
Starter caps at 5 users and 1 workspace
Instead, try
Metabase if question-and-dashboard desk with Cloud Starter $100/mo or OSS $0; Lightdash if dbt-native Explore when the semantic layer already lives in dbt
Compare Preset with
Limits, in full
- 01
Starter caps at 5 users and 1 workspace
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Embedded viewers are a $500 add-on, not included in Professional.
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Not a Markdown-as-code report. Use Evidence for SQL+MD pages.
If Preset isn't it
Why: question-and-dashboard desk with Cloud Starter $100/mo or OSS $0.
Free· paid from$0.01
Starter’s $100 includes 5 usersChecked 2026-10-22·metabase.com/pricing
vs Preset
Why: dbt-native Explore when the semantic layer already lives in dbt.
Free· paid from$3/mo
Cloud Pro is $3,000/monthChecked 2026-10-23·lightdash.com/pricing
vs PresetLimits & alternatives3 limits · Metabase, Lightdash instead
Limits, in full
- 01
Starter caps at 5 users and 1 workspace
- 02
Embedded viewers are a $500 add-on, not included in Professional.
- 03
Not a Markdown-as-code report. Use Evidence for SQL+MD pages.
If Preset isn't it
Why: question-and-dashboard desk with Cloud Starter $100/mo or OSS $0.
Free· paid from$0.01
Starter’s $100 includes 5 usersChecked 2026-10-22·metabase.com/pricing
vs PresetWhy: dbt-native Explore when the semantic layer already lives in dbt.
Free· paid from$3/mo
Cloud Pro is $3,000/monthChecked 2026-10-23·lightdash.com/pricing
vs Preset