Metabase
Cheaper for 10 people
From$100/mo
10 people: $100 a month · $1,200 a year
- Free plan (Open Source)
- Up to 10% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Metabase vs Power BI: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Analytics tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Metabase starts at $100/mo (Starter) and Power BI at $14/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people that's $100 vs $140 a month: Metabase is $40 a month (29%) cheaper than Power BI on list price.
Power BI
Analytics
From$14/user/mo
10 people: $140 a month · $1,680 a year
- Free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Metabase and Power BI plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Metabase
Open Source
Self-hosted · Unlimited questions & dashboards
Free
Starter
First 5 users included · +$6/user/month after
$100/mo
Pro
First 10 users included · +$12/user/month · SSO, row/column permissions
$575/mo
Annual: Starter $1,080/yr, Pro $6,210/yr. Enterprise: custom, starts at $20,000/yr (contact sales).
Prices from Metabase's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Power BI
Free
Create interactive reports · No sharing
Free
Pro
$14/user/mo, paid yearly · Publish and share reports
$14/user/mo
Premium Per User
$24/user/mo, paid yearly · Larger models, more refreshes
$24/user/mo
Embedded and Fabric capacity: variable pricing / contact sales. Academic, government and nonprofit pricing available.
Prices from Power BI's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Metabase (Starter) | Power BI (Pro) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $100/mo$1,200/yr a year | $70/mo$840/yr a year | Power BI $30 less a month |
| 10 people | $100/mo$1,200/yr a year | $140/mo$1,680/yr a year | Metabase $40 less a month |
| 25 people | $100/mo$1,200/yr a year | $350/mo$4,200/yr a year | Metabase $250 less a month |
Metabase is priced per plan. Power BI is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Metabase vs Power BI: questions
Which is cheaper, Metabase or Power BI?
Metabase starts at $100/mo (Starter) and Power BI at $14/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people that's $100 vs $140 a month: Metabase is $40 a month (29%) cheaper than Power BI on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Metabase and Power BI have free plans?
Metabase has a free plan (Open Source). Power BI has a free plan (Free).
Are Metabase and Power BI cheaper if you pay yearly?
Metabase lists up to 10% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Power BI.
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