Head-to-head · Realtime Dashboards
Apache Superset vs Cyfe
Apache Superset leads on 0 checks, Cyfe on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApache Superset · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Cyfe
Apache Superset scores higher on our rubric for realtime dashboards: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Apache Superset is the better fit for teams needing flexible, self-hosted BI dashboards. Cyfe is the better fit for small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards.
- Apache Superset fits best
Teams needing flexible, self-hosted BI dashboards
- Cyfe fits best
Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards
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Side by side
| Feature | Apache Superset 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Cyfe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Realtime Dashboards | #6 in Realtime Dashboards |
| Best for | Teams needing flexible, self-hosted BI dashboards | Small teams and agencies building live KPI dashboards |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, macOS | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Apache Superset 0/3 · Cyfe 0/3 | ||
| Streaming data sources | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom data sources | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Metric alerts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum refresh interval | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Dashboard sharing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Apache Superset is an open-source business intelligence and data visualization platform for analysts, data teams, and organizations exploring SQL-based data. Its dashboards combine charts with interactive filters, cross-filters,… Read the review → |
Cyfe brings business data from marketing, sales, analytics, social media, finance, and support systems into customizable web dashboards. It is aimed at small teams and agencies that want a shared view of KPIs, as well as client-facing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apache Superset — where it wins
- Interactive dashboards include filters, cross-filters, and drill-down options.
- Offers 40+ pre-installed visualization types and a no-code chart builder.
- Includes row-level security, alerts, scheduled reports, and embedding.
Where it doesn't
- Deployment is self-hosted, so teams manage their own environment.
- SQL Lab and SQL-based data exploration may not suit non-SQL workflows.
- Support channels are community resources and documentation.
Cyfe — where it wins
- Connects 100+ integrations and tracks 250+ metrics
- Combines app data with custom CSV, Sheets, SQL, URL, and API inputs
- Supports scheduled reports, alerts, embedding, and white-label branding
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 2 dashboards and 1 user
- Web-based platform, with no other platform listed
- Agency plan caps usage at 100 dashboards and 15 users
- Apache Superset9.2/10 · Free plan
Flexible self-hosted BI for teams that want interactive dashboards and SQL-based analysis.
Try Apache SupersetFull verdict → - Cyfe8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Cyfe brings live KPI dashboards, alerts, reports, and client sharing into a web workspace.
Visit CyfeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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