What is the best alternative to Metabase?

The top-rated alternatives to Metabase in the Developer Tools category include Manticore Search, Marmot Data Catalog, DealMachine. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Metabase alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Metabase and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Metabase free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Metabase with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Metabase (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Metabase (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	49,126	—	Current
Manticore Search	uvx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Marmot Data Catalog	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	611	—	Compare →
DealMachine	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
Brightdata MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	2,633	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Arcgis Hub	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Claude Code Explorer MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	3,309	—	Compare →
Coach Watts	npx	Free/None	Free	83	—	Compare →
Microsoft MCP Server for Enterprise	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	53	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
M Myriade	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →