Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Bi Platforms

Qlik Sense vs Apache Superset

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Qlik Sense #3 in Bi Platforms 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Qlik
Apache Superset #6 in Bi Platforms 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Try Apache Superset

Qlik Sense leads on 0 checks, Apache Superset on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQlik Sense · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Apache Superset
  • Free trialonly Qlik Sense

Qlik Sense scores higher on our rubric for bi platforms: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Apache Superset offers free plan; Qlik Sense doesn't.

Qlik Sense is the better fit for teams needing visual analytics and data exploration. Apache Superset is the better fit for teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control.

  • Qlik Sense fits best

    Teams needing visual analytics and data exploration

  • Apache Superset fits best

    Teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Qlik Sense 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Apache Superset 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Bi Platforms #6 in Bi Platforms
Best for Teams needing visual analytics and data exploration Teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $300/mo Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS Web, Linux, macOS
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qlik Sense 2/4 · Apache Superset 2/4
Data modeling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Row-level security ✓ ✓
Embedded analytics ✓ ✓
Scheduled data refresh Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Associative exploration supports interactive analysis across data.
  • AI-assisted insights, natural-language analytics and predictive tools.
  • Mobile offline access, embedding and 500 integrations extend its reach.
  • SQL Lab supports querying alongside a no-code chart builder.
  • Offers 40+ pre-installed visualizations and interactive dashboard filters.
  • Includes row-level security, scheduled reports, and embedded dashboards.
Cons
  • The $300 monthly Starter price is billed annually.
  • Predictive analytics and SAP extraction start at Premium, $2,750 monthly.
  • Client-managed Qlik Sense pricing requires contacting Qlik.
  • Self-hosted deployment leaves hosting and operational costs to the deploying team.
  • Setup and ongoing operation require managing the deployment environment.
  • Support is through community resources and documentation.
Our verdict

Qlik Sense is a business intelligence and analytics platform for organizations that need interactive dashboards, self-service visualizations, reporting and data exploration. Its associative analysis, natural-language interaction and…

Read the review →

Apache Superset is an open-source business intelligence and data visualization platform for analysts, data teams, and organizations exploring SQL-based data. Its self-hosted deployment and SQL Lab suit teams that want direct query control,…

Read the review →
  1. Qlik SenseBi Platforms 9.030-day trial
  2. Apache SupersetBi Platforms 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qlik Sense — where it wins

    • Associative exploration supports interactive analysis across data.
    • AI-assisted insights, natural-language analytics and predictive tools.
    • Mobile offline access, embedding and 500 integrations extend its reach.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $300 monthly Starter price is billed annually.
    • Predictive analytics and SAP extraction start at Premium, $2,750 monthly.
    • Client-managed Qlik Sense pricing requires contacting Qlik.

  • Apache Superset — where it wins

    • SQL Lab supports querying alongside a no-code chart builder.
    • Offers 40+ pre-installed visualizations and interactive dashboard filters.
    • Includes row-level security, scheduled reports, and embedded dashboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment leaves hosting and operational costs to the deploying team.
    • Setup and ongoing operation require managing the deployment environment.
    • Support is through community resources and documentation.
  • Qlik Sense9.0/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad BI toolkit for visual exploration, reporting and embedded analytics, starting at $300 monthly.

    Visit QlikFull verdict →
  • Apache Superset8.6/10 · Free plan

    A self-hosted BI platform with SQL Lab, interactive dashboards, and no license fee.

    Try Apache SupersetFull verdict →

More comparisons

All bi platforms comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update