Expert Data Solutions with
Metabase
We implement, optimize, and scale Metabase for data-driven startups and mid-market companies. Official partner with 50+ BI engagements.
What we do with Metabase
Custom Reporting Systems
Build tailored Metabase dashboards from scratch. KPI tracking, executive reports, team-specific views — all connected to your data warehouse.
Report Migration
Moving from Looker, Tableau, Redash, or Google Sheets? We migrate your reports to Metabase without losing a single metric.
Audit & Optimization
Slow queries? Messy dashboards? We audit your Metabase instance and optimize for speed, clarity, and self-service adoption.
Embedded Analytics
White-label Metabase dashboards inside your product. Interactive analytics your customers can use without leaving your app.
Before we touch your Metabase, AI scans it first
We built the audit tool. Then we used it on our clients.
After auditing Metabase instances at a $18M marketplace, we turned the process into a product. MetaLens scans your instance in 2 minutes and returns a ranked list of what to merge, archive, and fix, with card IDs attached.
What we've built
Slack Alerting
Automated alerts when KPIs breach thresholds — delivered to Slack channels in real-time.
Executive Dashboards
C-level dashboards with revenue, growth, and operational metrics updated daily.
Database Replica Setup
Move Metabase to a read replica — zero risk of analytics hitting your production DB.
Period-over-Period Analysis
Custom PoP templates for marketing and finance teams to self-serve comparisons.
dbt Integration
Metabase models powered by dbt transformations — single source of truth for all metrics.
Multi-Source Analytics
Connect Stripe, HelpScout, Firebase, PostgreSQL — all queryable from one Metabase instance.
Client results
Worldcoin
10+ Dashboards for a Global Crypto Startup
Built comprehensive BI layer — product metrics, audience analysis, multi-source data integration. Custom dashboards serving 5 teams across 3 time zones.
Measured
Unified Analytics for a Nutrition App
Integrated payment platforms, marketing channels, and product data into one database. dbt transformations feeding Metabase dashboards for real-time decision making.
Need ongoing data leadership,
not just a Metabase project?
A Metabase rollout ships dashboards. A Fractional CDO ships the strategy behind them: what to measure, what to build next, how to grow the team. 90-day roadmap, month-to-month, no $400K executive hire.
We work inside Metabase
with Claude Code + MCP
Metabase has an official MCP server. Claude Code connects to it directly. The result: an AI agent that reads dashboards, writes SQL, and audits question quality through a terminal. These are real workflows from our client projects.
Found 94 stale dashboards across 8 collections:
38 in “Ad-hoc” · 22 in “Marketing” · 18 in “Legacy”
Recommend archiving “Legacy” — last view 2024-08-03
Card: “Q3 Cohort 90-day Retention”
Top cohort: Jul week 2 · 34.1% retained
2.4× above cohort average · Card #1847 saved
⚠ Churn spiked +22% WoW — flagged
Other 4 KPIs within ±8% · No action needed
Cron set · runs every Mon 09:00
Connect Claude Code
to your Metabase.
Step-by-step.
The Metabase MCP server works with Claude Code out of the box. Setup takes under 30 minutes. This guide covers the full flow, from install to your first automated audit running in production.
- Installing the Metabase MCP server (2 commands)
- Connecting to Claude Code — config walkthrough
- 5 prompts that work immediately after setup
- Setting up a weekly automated KPI digest
- Open-source vs. Pro: what the MCP can and can’t do
Why we recommend Metabase
Self-Service Analytics
Non-technical users build their own reports with the visual query builder. No SQL required for 80% of questions.
Connect Everything
PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, ClickHouse — 20+ native connectors out of the box.
Team Collaboration
Shared dashboards, subscriptions, alerts. Everyone looks at the same numbers.
Open Source & Cost-Effective
No per-seat licensing. Self-hosted or cloud — you control the cost at any scale.
How Metabase compares
| Metabase | Looker | Tableau | Power BI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Free / from $500/mo | From $5,000/mo | $70/user/mo | $10/user/mo |
| Setup Time | 1–2 weeks | 6–12 weeks | 4–8 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Self-Service | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Embedded Analytics | Native | Available | Limited | Available |
| SQL Mode | Full SQL + Visual | LookML only | Limited SQL | DAX / M |
| Open Source | Yes (AGPL) | No | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
Is Metabase good enough for a growing startup?
Absolutely. Metabase handles 90% of BI needs for startups under $50M revenue. Self-service queries, automated reports, embedded analytics — all without per-seat licensing costs of Looker or Tableau.
Metabase vs Looker — which should we choose?
Metabase: faster setup, lower cost, great for teams that prefer SQL. Looker: better governance, LookML modeling layer, tighter BigQuery integration. Choose Metabase if you need results this quarter.
Can Metabase connect to our data warehouse?
Yes. Metabase connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, ClickHouse, and 20+ databases. One Metabase instance can query multiple sources simultaneously.
How long does a Metabase implementation take?
A production-ready setup with dashboards, permissions, and alerts typically takes 2–4 weeks. Migration from another BI tool adds 1–2 weeks depending on complexity.
Do you offer ongoing Metabase support?
Yes. After implementation, we offer monthly support packages for maintenance, new dashboard requests, and performance optimization.
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