Zoho Analytics vs Metabase
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs (2026). Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Zoho Analytics ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for Small and mid-size business owners choosing BI and analytics tools (Tableau vs Power BI vs Looker). Deep, seamless integration with the Zoho software suite.
At a glance
| Zoho Analytics | Metabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Best for Zoho ecosystem users | Best open-source option |
| Pricing | $$ ($24 to $455/mo) | $$ ($85 to $500+/mo) |
| HQ | Chennai, India | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 1996 | 2015 |
Zoho Analytics
Deep, seamless integration with the Zoho software suite.
www.zoho.com/analytics/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs (2026)
Metabase
The easiest way for non-technical users to ask questions of data.
www.metabase.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Business Intelligence Tools for SMBs (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.