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DbFace vs Lightdash
Both stand on business intelligence tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
DbFace brings query-driven dashboards and operational apps into a self-hosted product, with SQL and DSDL at its core. Review user and credit limits alongside the plan price before selecting a tier.
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Free plan Web
Lightdash offers analytics features across self-hosted, cloud, and enterprise arrangements. The free plan provides an entry point, while Cloud Pro and Enterprise add paid deployment and administration options.
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| DbFace | Lightdash | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $99 a month | Cloud Pro: $3,000 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Lightdash |
| Website | dbface.com | lightdash.com |
| On business intelligence tools | #24 of 89 | #20 of 89 |
DbFace: what it does well
- Supports dashboards, forms, and tables.
- Includes embedded analytics.
- AI tools can draft queries and app layouts.
- Connects to four listed database systems.
- Free plan includes up to 20 apps.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one user.
- Pro is limited to five users and 1,000 daily credits.
- Team costs $249 a month.
Lightdash: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Real-time data refresh
- Supports row-level security
- Offers embedded analytics
- Natural-language queries included
What to know first
- Cloud Pro costs 3000.00 USD monthly
- Open Source plan requires self-hosting
- 21-day trial period
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