kitio.aiAdded Oct 28, 2026
Lightdash
Freemium · $3000/moOpen-source BI built on dbt with AI analyst agents
What is Lightdash?
Lightdash is an open-source BI tool that turns a dbt project into a semantic layer for self-serve analytics. Data teams that already use dbt can give business users dashboards and AI agents without redefining metrics.
Metrics and dimensions are defined in dbt YAML files, and Lightdash reads them to build an explore interface. AI agents answer questions in Slack or the app using those definitions, and changes can be reviewed like code. It can be self-hosted for free or used as Lightdash Cloud.
Features
- dbt-based semantic layer
- Self-serve explores
- AI analyst agents
- Slack integration
- Dashboards as code
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Lightdash
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Paid options from
- $3000/mo
- Billing frequency
- Monthly
Lightdash plans
Open Source
Free
- Self-hosted core BI
- Manage your own infrastructure
- Community Slack support
Cloud Pro
$3000/mo
- Hosted by Lightdash
- Unlimited users and charts
- Native dbt semantic layer
- Scheduled reports and alerts
Enterprise
Custom
- US and EU hosting
- HIPAA BAA available
- SOC2 report
Prices in USD, checked Oct 28, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the Lightdash site.Official pricing
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Reuses existing dbt work
- Metrics stay consistent
- Open-source option
Cons
- Requires dbt
- Fewer visual options than big BI tools
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What is Lightdash?
Lightdash is an open-source BI tool that turns a dbt project into a semantic layer for self-serve analytics. Data teams that already use dbt can give business users dashboards and AI agents without redefining metrics.
How much does Lightdash cost?
Lightdash is freemium, with paid plans from $3000/mo.
Is there a free version of Lightdash?
Yes. Lightdash has a free plan, and paid plans add more usage and features.
What are the main features of Lightdash?
dbt-based semantic layer, Self-serve explores, AI analyst agents, Slack integration, Dashboards as code.
Who makes Lightdash?
Lightdash is made by Lightdash.
What are the best alternatives to Lightdash?
Popular alternatives include Metabase, Wren AI, Microsoft Power BI.