Which is cheaper, Amplitude or Metabase?

Amplitude is 2.0x cheaper than Metabase. Amplitude starts at $0/mo, Metabase starts at $0/mo.

Does Amplitude have a free tier?

Yes, Amplitude offers a free tier with mtus: 10000, eventsPerMonth: 10000000.

Amplitude has moderate switching cost. Metabase has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Analytics

Amplitude

← More affordable

Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior, running experiments, and optimizing digital products

Switching Cost: moderate

Metabase

Open-source business intelligence tool for SQL queries, dashboards, and embedded analytics

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Amplitude, which costs about 2.0x less than Metabase.

Pricing philosophy differs — Amplitude charges usage-based, but Metabase takes a per-seat approach.

If budget is your primary constraint, Amplitude is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Amplitude is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.0x

Amplitude is cheaper by $51/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies