Preset
AI-powered data exploration
Preset is an AI-native business intelligence platform built on top of Apache Superset, the popular open-source data visualization tool. It provides a fully managed cloud service with enterprise features, AI-assisted querying, and seamless connections to over 40 databases, making powerful analytics accessible without infrastructure management.
Key Capabilities
Preset offers all of Apache Superset's visualization and exploration capabilities in a managed cloud environment, plus AI Assist for natural language to SQL conversion, multi-tenant Workspaces for team isolation, and enterprise security certifications including SOC 2 and HIPAA. The platform supports 40+ database connections including Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. An MCP integration enables conversational analytics through AI chatbots.
Who Should Use Preset
Preset is ideal for data teams and organizations that want the power of Apache Superset without the overhead of self-hosting and maintaining it. It is particularly valuable for companies that need enterprise security compliance, multi-tenant environments, and AI-assisted analytics out of the box.
Getting Started
Sign up for the Starter plan, which gives 5 users full access to Superset on Preset Cloud with no credit card or time limit. Connect your database, and start building charts and dashboards immediately. Use AI Assist to generate SQL queries from natural language descriptions for faster analysis.
Pricing & Accessibility: Preset offers a free Starter plan for up to 5 users with no time limit. Paid plans cost $25 per user per month when billed monthly. Enterprise pricing is custom. The underlying Apache Superset is free and open-source under Apache 2.0 for self-hosting.
Why Consider Preset: Preset provides the best of both worlds: the flexibility and power of open-source Apache Superset with managed cloud convenience, enterprise security, and AI-assisted analytics that eliminate infrastructure headaches.
Pros
- Free Starter plan for up to 5 users with no time limit
- Built on proven open-source Apache Superset with 40+ database connectors
- AI Assist converts natural language to SQL queries
- Enterprise security certifications including SOC 2 and HIPAA
- No vendor lock-in with open-source foundation
Cons
- Advanced features and customization may require familiarity with Superset
- Less intuitive for non-technical users compared to purpose-built no-code BI tools
- Self-hosted Superset alternative means Preset competes with its own open-source base
Who is this for?
Cloud-managed business intelligence, enterprise data visualization and dashboards, AI-assisted SQL querying, multi-tenant analytics environments, embedded analytics with open-source flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions about Preset
What is the difference between Preset and Apache Superset?
Apache Superset is the free, open-source project you self-host. Preset is a fully managed cloud service built on Superset that adds AI Assist, enterprise security (SOC 2, HIPAA), multi-tenant Workspaces, and dedicated support without requiring infrastructure management.
Is Preset free to use?
Yes, the Starter plan provides 5 users full access to Preset Cloud with no credit card required and no time limit. Paid plans at $25/user/month add more users and advanced features. You can also self-host Apache Superset entirely for free.
What databases does Preset connect to?
Preset connects to over 40 databases including Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Presto, Trino, ClickHouse, and many more SQL-compatible data sources.
Pricing
freemium
$25/user/mo
Free tier: 5 users, full Superset access, no time limit
Details
APIYes
Open SourceYes
CollaborationYes
LanguagesEnglish, community translations
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations
SnowflakeBigQueryDatabricksRedshiftPostgreSQL+2 more
