Does Metabase bill in INR or USD?

Metabase bills in USD. An Indian card adds a forex markup of about 4.1% over the mid-market rate, plus 18% GST on the fee.

Does Metabase have a free plan?

Yes, Metabase lists a free plan. Check the vendor pricing page for current usage limits before you rely on it.

Are there cheaper alternatives to Metabase in India?

Yes. Looker Studio works out cheaper at about Rs.1,057 a month all-in. Compare the full Developer & Data / Data & Analytics options before deciding.

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Metabase · Developer & Data / Data & Analytics

How much does Metabase cost in India?

All-in, per month

Rs.11,747

sticker $ 100/mo · Rs.1,40,960/yr all-in

Metabase advertises $ 100/mo, but an Indian buyer actually pays about Rs.11,747 a month once the roughly 4.1% card forex markup and 18% GST are added. That is about Rs.1,40,960 a year.

Plans

Metabase plans, in real rupees

Sticker price on the left, and the all-in India cost per month on the right, after forex markup and 18% GST.

PlanStickerIndia, all-in

Open Source

Unlimited users · 20+ data sources

Free

Rs.0

Starter

Managed hosting

$ 100/mo

Rs.11,747/mo

Pro

SSO · Embedded analytics

$ 575/mo

Rs.67,544/mo

Enterprise

Dedicated success engineer

Custom

Quote

Open-source self-hosted is free forever. Cloud Starter $100/mo (5 users incl., then $6/user); Pro $575/mo; Enterprise custom (from ~$20k/yr). USD.

Why this number

What global directories leave out

Card forex markup

Metabase bills in USD, so an Indian card adds about a 3.5% forex markup over the mid-market rate, with GST on that markup. That is roughly 4.1% on top before the fee even reaches your statement.

18% GST

Business software attracts 18% GST in India. It is on the invoice for INR vendors and applies to foreign software too. GST-registered businesses can usually reclaim it as input credit.

Indicative, not a bill. The exchange rate is a single mid-market reference, not a live feed. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site. Pricing last verified Jun 22, 2026.

Alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Metabase in India

Looker StudioDeveloper & Data / Data & AnalyticsRs.1,057/mo Microsoft Power BIDeveloper & Data / Data & AnalyticsRs.1,375/mo Zoho AnalyticsDeveloper & Data / Data & AnalyticsRs.1,416/mo MixpanelDeveloper & Data / Data & AnalyticsRs.2,349/mo

FAQ

Metabase pricing, answered

How much does Metabase cost in India?: Metabase starts at $ 100/mo. All-in for an Indian buyer that is about Rs.11,747 a month (Rs.1,40,960 a year) after the card forex markup and 18% GST.
Does Metabase bill in INR or USD?: Metabase bills in USD. An Indian card adds a forex markup of about 4.1% over the mid-market rate, plus 18% GST on the fee.
Does Metabase have a free plan?: Yes, Metabase lists a free plan. Check the vendor pricing page for current usage limits before you rely on it.
Are there cheaper alternatives to Metabase in India?: Yes. Looker Studio works out cheaper at about Rs.1,057 a month all-in. Compare the full Developer & Data / Data & Analytics options before deciding.

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