Kyvos
Kyvos: A governed semantic layer for multidimensional analytics across cloud and on-premises data. Ranked #8 of 28 in Semantic Layer Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for high-scale multidimensional BI deployments.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forHigh-scale multidimensional BI deployments
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.41/unit usage-based
- Governed metricsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Governed metrics, dimensions, hierarchies, and business rules
- Multidimensional analysis with pre-calculated aggregates
- Broad BI access through SQL, MDX, DAX, APIs, and connectors
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Usage-based cloud pricing is charged per core hour
- May be more than needed for narrow BI deployments
Our verdict on Kyvos
Kyvos is an enterprise semantic layer for analytics and AI, designed for data teams and business users managing complex models across cloud or on-premises data platforms. It defines governed metrics, dimensions, relationships, hierarchies, calculations, and business rules so BI tools can work from shared semantic models. Its multidimensional approach supports slicing, dicing, drilldowns, and complex hierarchies, making it suited to high-scale BI environments rather than simple dashboarding alone.
Pricing is usage-based for the two cloud options. Kyvos on Cloud Marketplace starts at $0.41 per core hour, with deployment in your cloud instance, data retained in your account, and charges included in the cloud bill. Kyvos Managed Service starts at $0.61 per core hour and includes dedicated infrastructure, infrastructure management, and a choice of cloud provider and region. Kyvos on Premise supports custom environments, keeps data in your infrastructure, and is available on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Cloudera. The deployment choices fit organizations with defined infrastructure preferences, while the absence of a free plan makes Kyvos a poor fit for casual or exploratory use.
Kyvos connects with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Strategy, Looker, MicroStrategy, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Python, R, and SSRS. It also supports REST APIs for managing users, security, datasets, relationships, and semantic models, alongside SQL, MDX, DAX, and connector-based BI access. Row- and column-level security with role-based access control adds governance, while pre-calculated aggregates and intelligent aggregation recommendations address performance needs in multidimensional workloads. Choose Kyvos when shared metrics, broad query access, security controls, and flexible deployment matter; choose a narrower tool when those enterprise modeling capabilities are unnecessary.
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Kyvos fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.41/unit usage-based |
| Governed metrics | Yes |
| Dimensions and joins | Yes |
| Row-level security | Yes |
| Certified models | Not verified |
| Query API | Yes |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Strategy, Looker, MicroStrategy … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | kyvosinsights.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Kyvos integrations
Kyvos lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Excel
- Strategy
- Looker
- MicroStrategy
- Oracle Analytics Cloud
- Python
- R
- SSRS
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud
- Snowflake
- Amazon Redshift
- Google BigQuery
- Databricks
- Teradata
- Oracle RDS
- Apache Hive
Alternatives to Kyvos
- CubeA governed semantic layer for teams building internal and embedded analytics.9.4
- AtScaleA strong fit for enterprise teams standardizing governed metrics across BI and AI.9.3
- GoodDataA strong fit for teams building governed, embedded analytics across multiple data sources.9.1
Kyvos vs the competition
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