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Head-to-head · Bi Platforms

Zoho Analytics vs Apache Superset

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Zoho Analytics #5 in Bi Platforms 8.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Zoho Analytics
Apache Superset #6 in Bi Platforms 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Try Apache Superset

Zoho Analytics leads on 0 checks, Apache Superset on 0, and 3 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 scoreZoho Analytics · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho Analytics

Zoho Analytics scores higher on our rubric for bi platforms: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Zoho Analytics is the better fit for small teams connecting business data for dashboards. Apache Superset is the better fit for teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control.

  • Zoho Analytics fits best

    Small teams connecting business data for dashboards

  • Apache Superset fits best

    Teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Analytics 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Apache Superset 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Bi Platforms #6 in Bi Platforms
Best for Small teams connecting business data for dashboards Teams wanting free, self-hosted BI with SQL control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $24/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Linux, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Analytics 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
  • Free plan includes unlimited reports and dashboards
  • Connects business apps, databases, files, feeds, and APIs
  • Offers scheduled refresh, embedded analytics, and row-level security
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 2 users and 10,000 rows
  • Basic is limited to 2 users and 0.5 million rows
  • Plan pricing beyond the listed Basic starting price is unclear
  • 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

Zoho Analytics is a self-service business intelligence product for importing, combining, analyzing, and visualizing data from business applications, databases, files, and APIs. Small teams can use it to build reports and dashboards, while…

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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,…

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  1. Zoho AnalyticsBi Platforms 8.7Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. Apache SupersetBi Platforms 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zoho Analytics — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited reports and dashboards
    • Connects business apps, databases, files, feeds, and APIs
    • Offers scheduled refresh, embedded analytics, and row-level security

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 2 users and 10,000 rows
    • Basic is limited to 2 users and 0.5 million rows
    • Plan pricing beyond the listed Basic starting price is unclear

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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