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Josh P.
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Updated January 27, 2026
Metabase vs Tableau: Which is best for you?
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Features
Features
Self Service Data Preparation
4.64
Key Performance Indicators
4.55
Dashboard
4.22
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Real-Time Analytics
4.88
Data Cleansing
4.83
Data Security
4.80
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- Metabase allows us to visualize data coming from different sources, which is crucial when we use different tools producing data.
- some filters need too many workarounds to have them supported, the lack of some ui charts is also something that I didn't like
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- Tableau allows me to connect to the SQL in real-time, Excel, cloud data and create layered visualizations instantly.
- Now I am used to it, but I found in the beginning it was hard to navigate the setup of site. When we onboard new users I see them struggling as well when trying to learn all the features.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Customer Support
3.9/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5in the comparison
Functionality
4.1/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5in the comparison
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
