Matplotlib vs Metabase
| Matplotlib | Metabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $6/mo |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard type | both | Interactive dashboards |
| Embedded dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Data sources | Python lists, NumPy arrays | 20+ database and data warehouse connectors, CSV upload, Built-in storage |
| Platform | web_and_desktop | Metabase Cloud and self-hosted |
| Paid from | — | $6/user/mo |
| Scheduled refresh | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Data Visualization Software. On Specifiction, Matplotlib scores higher on our published basis.