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Open Source Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools

A curated collection of the best open source tools for exploring data, creating reports, and generating business insights..

See also:BI PlatformsData Visualization

Mermaid

Text-based diagramming that renders in code and docs

  • Stars

    91,093

  • Last commit

    7 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more using a simple Markdown-like syntax that renders anywhere.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Visio

OpenBB

AI-powered analytics workspace built for investment teams

  • Stars

    75,399

  • Last commit

    23 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Connects proprietary, licensed, and public financial data with AI agents in a self-hostable workspace for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Apache Superset

Self-serve data exploration and dashboard builder

  • Stars

    75,516

  • Last commit

    6 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Connect any SQL database, build charts with drag-and-drop or raw SQL, and publish interactive dashboards without writing application code.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Grafana

Unified observability for metrics, logs, traces, and more

  • Stars

    77,881

  • Last commit

    6 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Grafana unifies metrics, logs, traces, profiles, and business data into one OpenTelemetry-native platform with AI-assisted root cause analysis and adaptive cost controls.

Open Source Alternative to:

DataDog

Metabase

Unlock data insights with powerful, user-friendly analytics

  • Stars

    50,316

  • Last commit

    5 hours ago

  • License

    Unknown
Open-source business intelligence platform for data exploration, visualization, and sharing. Empowers teams to make data-driven decisions effortlessly.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

drawDB

Design database diagrams and generate SQL scripts instantly

  • Stars

    40,323

  • Last commit

    2 days ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Free online database diagram editor with SQL generation. Create ER diagrams, visualize relationships, export scripts, and reverse engineer schemas - no signup required.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Visio

Redash

Connect, query, visualize, and share your data

  • Stars

    28,883

  • Last commit

    3 days ago

  • License

    BSD-2-Clause
Redash is an open-source data visualization and analytics platform that helps teams make sense of their data through SQL queries and interactive dashboards.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Grist

Flexible spreadsheets with database power

  • Stars

    12,092

  • Last commit

    19 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
A versatile data management platform combining spreadsheet simplicity with relational database capabilities for efficient data organization and analysis.

Open Source Alternative to:

Microsoft Excel

draw.io

Security-first diagramming with no login required

  • Stars

    Stars growing over the last 30 days9,349

  • Last commit

    9 days ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Create professional diagrams online or offline with security-first approach. No registration needed. Works with Google Drive, SharePoint, Atlassian, and more.

Open Source Alternative to:

Miro

Evidence

Transform SQL into beautiful data stories

  • Stars

    7,116

  • Last commit

    6 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Lightdash

Open-source BI for modern data teams

  • Stars

    6,230

  • Last commit

    6 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
Self-serve analytics platform that transforms dbt models into interactive dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions across organizations.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Chartbrew

Create stunning data visualizations with ease

  • Stars

    4,095

  • Last commit

    10 hours ago

  • License

    MIT
A powerful, open-source platform for building interactive dashboards and charts from multiple data sources without coding.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Deepnote

Python, SQL, and AI in a collaborative data notebook

  • Stars

    3,033

  • Last commit

    8 hours ago

  • License

    Apache-2.0
Deepnote is an open-source collaborative notebook for data analysts and scientists, combining Python, SQL, AI assistance, and live sharing in one cloud platform.

Open Source Alternative to:

Snowflake

Azimutt

Next-Gen ERD: Design, Explore, Document and Analyze your database.

  • Stars

    2,199

  • Last commit

    3 months ago

  • License

    MIT
Azimutt is a powerful tool for seamlessly exploring, documenting, and optimizing large and complex databases.

Open Source Alternative to:

DrawSQL

Frappe Insights

Powerful open-source business intelligence for data-driven decisions

  • Stars

    1,041

  • Last commit

    15 hours ago

  • License

    AGPL-3.0
Connect multiple data sources, build complex queries, create insightful visualizations, and organize powerful dashboards to make informed business decisions.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI

Shaper

SQL-driven analytics dashboards for product embedding

  • Stars

    1,278

  • Last commit

    11 hours ago

  • License

    MPL-2.0
Build interactive analytics dashboards with SQL and embed them directly into your product. Open-source platform with full data control and DuckDB flexibility.

Open Source Alternative to:

Power BI
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