| Attribute |  TableauOther license |  Apache SupersetOpen source |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Primary focus | Drag-and-drop data visualization, published via Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud | Apache-licensed, open-source data exploration and BI platform |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Source model | Other license | Open source |
| Pricing model | paid | open source |
| API available | Yes | Not specified |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Not specified |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified |
| Overview | Tableau lets analysts build interactive visualizations and dashboards in Tableau Desktop, then publish them via self-hosted Tableau Server or the Tableau Cloud SaaS offering; it has been part of Salesforce since 2019. | Apache Superset is a free, Apache 2.0-licensed BI tool with 40+ chart types, a SQL Lab editor, and connectors to 70+ databases, self-hosted or via managed providers like Preset. |
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