Side by side
Two tools built for different jobs
| Compare | EQQ-Triangle | Metabase |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast, read-only answers from live database data for non-technical business users | Dashboards, charts, and broader BI reporting for mixed technical and business teams |
| SQL required? | No. Business users build queries without writing SQL | No for questions its graphical builder can express; SQL is available for needs beyond it |
| Data safety | Read-only by design - queries cannot write, add, or delete data | Read-focused, but its SQL editor can run write queries when the database connection permits them |
| Setup | Connect to your existing database and environment without operating a separate BI service | Self-hosting requires servers, an application database, and ongoing maintenance; email setup enables invitations, password resets, alerts, and subscriptions |
| How teams use results | Get answers and export them to Excel, CSV, JSON, or PDF | Build and share dashboards, charts, and visual reports |
| Database support | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL | 20+ connectors across most major databases |
| Pricing | Free 2-month trial, then $125/month or $1,500/year (Standard, 5-user minimum) | Free to self-host (open source, AGPL v3); Cloud Starter is $100/month including five users, then $6 per additional user |
Choose by priority
EQQ-Triangle is purpose-built for safe answers without SQL
Choose EQQ-Triangle if
- Business users need answers without waiting for someone to write SQL
- Guaranteed read-only access is more important than running a broad BI platform
- Your team wants results in Excel, CSV, JSON, or PDF without maintaining another service
Consider Metabase if
- Your main need is dashboards, charting, and visual BI reports
- Your team can operate and maintain a self-hosted service
- Advanced users want a SQL editor and a broader range of database connectors