Business intelligence and data analysis # Metabase dashboards and business intelligence Metabase includes tools for building interactive charts and dashboards. Deployment time and availability depend on the application image and service configuration. [Get started](https://panel.deplomo.com/signup)[Back to marketplace](/marketplace) ## Metabase deployment considerations Metabase connects to supported databases and provides reporting features. Storage, access, and performance depend on your deployment and configuration. ### Visual queries and analytics Use Metabase’s visual query builder to explore data and create reports. Available data and visualizations depend on your connected database and permissions. ### Connect to supported databases Metabase supports connections to a range of databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, and SQL Server. Check the version and driver requirements for your data source. ### Interactive business intelligence dashboards Build dashboards, track key metrics, and share reports with your team using the available Metabase features and permissions. ### Container-based Metabase deployment Query and report performance depends on database configuration, service resources, and workload. ## Frequently asked questions about Metabase Answers to common questions about Metabase, database connections, and business intelligence features: What is Metabase, and how is it used for business intelligence? How do you connect Metabase to a database? Does Metabase modify or store connected data? How can I share Metabase reports and dashboards? How is Metabase hosting priced on Deplomo Cloud? ## Metabase: business intelligence and data exploration Metabase offers a visual way to explore data and create reports. Users can build questions without writing SQL for every analysis, subject to their permissions and connected database. Service availability depends on deployment status. ### What is Metabase, and what can you use it for? Metabase is an open-source business intelligence tool with a graphical query builder for exploring data and creating charts. The features available depend on the connected database and user permissions. Metabase supports several databases. For example, you can connect it to [Postgresql host](/marketplace/apps/postgresql) to explore transactional data. For analytical workloads, you may also connect a supported column-oriented database; query performance depends on the source and configuration. [clickhouse](/marketplace/apps/clickhouse) Choose a data source that fits your reporting needs. ### Metabase self-hosting and container deployment options Self-hosting Metabase involves managing its Java runtime, memory, application database, web access, and updates. Requirements vary by workload and deployment. Container deployment can simplify parts of Metabase setup. Review the image, storage, resource limits, and certificate options for your service; international service creation is currently paused. ### Metabase deployment options compared Consider setup, database compatibility, access controls, licensing, and maintenance when comparing Metabase deployment options.

Feature	Metabase container deployment	Other BI tools and deployment options	Manual setup on a VPS
Learning curve and setup requirements	Metabase offers a graphical query builder for supported data sources.	Tool requirements depend on the selected platform and workflow	Using the application and maintaining its deployment are separate tasks
Deployment and setup	Setup time depends on the image and service configuration	Client software and licensing vary by product	Self-hosted setup may require configuring Java, storage, and network access
Database connectivity and access controls	Connect to supported databases using the network settings and credentials you configure	Data location and access depend on the analytics deployment	Firewall and port requirements depend on the server configuration
Pricing and costs	Fixed monthly EUR package pricing	Licensing varies by product and use case	Costs depend on package capacity and workload

Metabase offers one option for business intelligence reporting. Compare its features, package resources, licensing, and maintenance requirements with your organization’s needs. ### Metabase setup and connection guide Use these steps to plan a Metabase deployment: - **Choose Directus from the marketplace** When international service creation is available, select a compatible Metabase image in the service catalog. - **Choose resources** Choose CPU and memory resources to suit your expected analytical workload and package limits. - **Open the service** Review the service address, TLS, and access settings provided for your deployment. - **Connect a database and create a dashboard:** Connect a supported database with appropriately scoped credentials, then create a dashboard using the data available to your account. ### Metabase on Deplomo Cloud: setup and pricing Metabase helps teams explore data and create reports. Results depend on the quality of the source data, access permissions, and configuration. Review Metabase’s features, package requirements, and current service availability. ## Configure Metabase in seconds Automatic installation with dedicated resources, custom domain support and affordable hourly billing. [Metabase setup](https://panel.deplomo.com/signup)