Which is cheaper, Metabase or Smartlook?

Smartlook is 1.8x cheaper than Metabase. Metabase starts at $0/mo, Smartlook starts at $0/mo.

Does Metabase have a free tier?

Yes, Metabase offers a free tier with .

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

Analytics

Metabase

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Smartlook

← More affordable

Session replay and product analytics platform with heatmaps and funnel analysis

Switching Cost: moderate

Budget-wise, Smartlook is clearly more affordable at roughly a 1.8x price difference.

Cost modeling varies: per-seat drives Metabase pricing, while Smartlook uses flat-rate.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Smartlook excels at session, while Metabase shines on open-source.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Smartlook excels at session, while Metabase shines on open-source.

Price Difference

1.8x

Smartlook is cheaper by $45/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies