Metabase

From database to dashboard, fast. Metabase is an open source BI you can deploy in one click on Clever Cloud.

Metabase

Metabase is an intuitive, open-source business intelligence tool that turns your raw data into insightful dashboards and reports, no SQL required.

Deployable in one click on Clever Cloud, Metabase comes pre-configured and production-ready, giving your team an immediate advantage with scalable infrastructure, automatic updates, and built-in security features. Whether you’re a startup or scaling fast, this solution grows with you.
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    01 Direct connection to your databases

    PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and many other sources are supported. Your databases can be hosted on Clever Cloud or elsewhere. Your data stays where it is, Metabase queries it in real time.

  2. 02

    02 Answer business questions, with or without SQL

    Use an intuitive visual interface or SQL language to explore your data and quickly find clear answers to your operational questions.

  3. 03

    03 Interactive dashboards

    Group the answers to your business questions in interactive dashboards. The data displayed is always up to date.

  4. 04

    04 Automated alerts and sharing

    Share your dashboards via link, email, or Slack. Start your day with an activity summary, get notified when a business condition is met, or share a personalized export with your favorite customer.

  5. 05

    05 Access control and governance

    Set precise permissions (down to the column level) and monitor who’s accessing what.

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    06 Embeddable analytics

    Embed Metabase charts into your application via iframes or the SDK. Delay the need to build a full admin interface and focus your efforts where they create real value.

Business Intelligence (BI) Tool Defined

Business Intelligence (BI) tools like Metabase help teams make sense of their data by offering visualizations, queries, and reporting features. BI platforms connect to your databases, enabling decision-makers to explore trends and performance without manual SQL queries or engineering bottlenecks.

Use Cases:

  • Enable users who are not proficient in SQL to visually explore databases
  • Self-service analytics for product, marketing, and operations teams
  • Dashboard preparation by technical users for others
  • Provide company-wide access to data within a defined framework
  • Monitor product usage with alerts
  • Create a read-only analytics layer for visual insights
  • Share filtered data with external partners

Why Host Metabase on Clever Cloud?

One-click deployment, and you’re ready to go

Launch your Metabase instance in just one click, connect your data sources, and start exploring, no complex setup required.

Simplified operational management

No need to worry about updates, uptime, or security, Clever Cloud takes care of it all. You get the convenience of a fully managed service, with the flexibility and cost efficiency of a self-hosted solution.

Choose your Metabase version

Use the CC_METABASE_VERSION environment variable to choose whether you want the latest version of Metabase, the latest patch version of a given branch, or a specific version.

Nightly automatic backupsightly backups included

Your internal data in Metabase (settings, dashboards, users, etc.) is protected by automatic nightly backups, with no additional configuration required.

Scalable infrastructure

Adjust resources or enable auto-scaling based on load or number of users.

Seamless updates

New versions are tested and deployed automatically without service interruptions.

Credential encryption by default

Credentials for your data sources are stored encrypted for maximum security.

Metabase: Bring clarity to your data, faster

With Metabase on Clever Cloud, you can start exploring and visualizing your data in minutes, not days.

Enjoy the convenience of a fully managed service, with the flexibility and cost efficiency of a self-hosted solution. Just deploy, connect, and explore—Clever Cloud handles the rest.

Want to learn more about Metabase?

Visit the official website to explore all its features and see how it can help you visualize your data, build dashboards, and make better business decisions.

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Metabase Demonstration

Discover the presentation of Metabase by David Sferruzza, partner, and Horacio Gonzalez from Clever Cloud.

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