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Kyvos vs Rill Metrics SQL

Both stand on semantic layer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Kyvos

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Kyvos combines shared analytics definitions with multiple deployment choices and access controls. Its trial offers a way to explore the product, while paid usage is priced by core hour.

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Rill combines SQL-defined metrics with dashboards, embedding, access policies, and an API for querying governed views. Check the project and seat limits, separate compute charges, and deployment requirements against your setup.

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The facts

	Kyvos	Rill Metrics SQL
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Kyvos on Cloud Marketplace: $0.41 a month	Starter: $20 per seat a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Kyvos	Not published
Website	kyvosinsights.com	rilldata.com
On semantic layer software	#16 of 28	#20 of 28

Kyvos: what it does well

Centralizes metrics and business logic for shared use.
Supports SQL, MDX, and DAX query performance.
Connects to listed BI and data platforms.
Offers row- and column-level security.
Includes a trial with $500 in Kyvos credits.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Managed service is billed at $0.61 per core hour.

Rill Metrics SQL: what it does well

Queries defined metrics without per-query aggregation logic
Dashboard pivots, time comparisons, drill-downs, and alerts
Embeds support partner scoping and white-label theming
Metrics SQL APIs inherit metrics-view security policies
Connectors include major warehouses, storage, AI, and Slack

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Compute is billed separately on Starter and Growth
Starter limits usage to 20 seats and three projects
Windows use requires WSL for Rill Developer

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