Cube vs Strata

Cube9.6Visit Strata6.9Visit

Higher score Cube #1 in Semantic Layer Software 9.6/10 Free plan · paid from $40/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Cube

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Strata #7 in Semantic Layer Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Strata

• Cube fits best

  Teams needing a complete governed semantic layer

• Strata fits best

  Git-centered semantic modeling teams

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Side by side

Feature	Cube 9.6/10 Visit ↗	Strata 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.6	6.9
Ranking	#1 in Semantic Layer Software	#7 in Semantic Layer Software
Best for	Teams needing a complete governed semantic layer	Git-centered semantic modeling teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$40/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML	SSO/SAML
Integrations	20 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cube 4/5 · Strata 4/5
Governed metrics	✓	✓
Dimensions and joins	✓	✓
Row-level security	✓	✓
Certified models	Not published	Not published
Query API	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Governed metrics, dimensions, joins, and access policies SQL, REST, GraphQL, MCP, DAX, and MDX APIs Cloud, self-hosted, caching, CI/CD, and embedded analytics	YAML models managed through Git with governed dimensions and measures Grain-safe blending and query routing across multiple data sources Row-level security, REST querying, dashboards, and self-service analytics
Cons	Premium features require an $80 per-developer monthly plan Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing Its broad feature set may exceed narrow BI needs	Free limits projects to 2 data sources per project Free supports 1 developer and 25 users Enterprise uses custom developers, users, and support terms
Our verdict	Cube is an analytics platform for teams that need a governed semantic layer across internal business intelligence, embedded analytics, dashboards, workbooks, and AI agents. Teams define metrics, dimensions, joins, and access policies once,… Read the review →	Strata is a governed semantic layer and self-service analytics platform for organizations that want non-technical users and AI agents to query warehouse data safely. Teams define dimensions, measures, relationships, and joins in YAML… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cube — where it wins

  • Governed metrics, dimensions, joins, and access policies
  • SQL, REST, GraphQL, MCP, DAX, and MDX APIs
  • Cloud, self-hosted, caching, CI/CD, and embedded analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features require an $80 per-developer monthly plan
  • Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing
  • Its broad feature set may exceed narrow BI needs

• Strata — where it wins

  • YAML models managed through Git with governed dimensions and measures
  • Grain-safe blending and query routing across multiple data sources
  • Row-level security, REST querying, dashboards, and self-service analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Free limits projects to 2 data sources per project
  • Free supports 1 developer and 25 users
  • Enterprise uses custom developers, users, and support terms

• Cube9.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $40/mo

  A governed semantic layer for teams building internal and embedded analytics.

  Visit CubeFull verdict →
• Strata6.9/10 · Free plan

  A Git-centered semantic layer for governed metrics, safe blending, and self-service analytics.

  Visit StrataFull verdict →