1. Redash
Databricks · San Francisco · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Open-source query and dashboard tool.
Free
Free plan available
Business intelligence & dashboards · Alternatives
Best Meltano alternatives in India (2027)
Meltano is a business intelligence & dashboards product from Meltano, Berkhamsted, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Meltano are Redash (Free), Apache Superset (Free), Helical Insight (Free), Zoho Analytics (Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye…) and Microsoft Power BI (Free plan). Redash is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Meltano alternative
Indian support and GST
Meltano is built in UK. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Meltano alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Meltano's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Meltano (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Redash | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Apache Superset | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Helical Insight | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Analytics | Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye… | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft Power BI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Metabase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  GoodData | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Mode Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Hex | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Preset | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Graas | ₹9,108/mo | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Lumenore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Lightdash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Tableau | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Evidence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Qlik Sense | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Coalesce | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Harper | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Keboola | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Dataslayer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Meltano alternatives in detail
2. Apache Superset
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Open-source data exploration.
Free
Free plan available
3. Helical Insight
Helical IT Solutions Pvt Ltd · Hyderabad · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Open source business intelligence tool with reporting, dashboards and embedded analytics.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Meltano
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- Interactive reports and dashboards with many chart types
- Canned Reports for pixel-perfect paginated documents
- Filters, drill-down and drill-through
- Report scheduling and email bursting
- Exports of reports and charts
4. Zoho Analytics
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.8/5
Self-service BI with Tally and Zoho connectors.
Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye…
Free plan available
Compared with Meltano
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- 500+ data source connectors
- File imports, cloud drives and web feeds
- Live Connect to databases without storing data
- Zoho Databridge for on-premise sources
- No-code custom connector builder
5. Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft · Redmond · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.6/5
Business analytics and dashboards.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Mode Analytics
ThoughtSpot · San Francisco · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.4/5
SQL-based analytics.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Meltano alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Meltano alternatives
How to choose a Meltano alternative
- Start with the free tier of Looker Studio or Metabase; upgrade when governance and scale demand.
- Check connectors to Tally, Zoho and your ERP.
- Per-viewer pricing can dominate cost — count consumers, not builders.
Meltano alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Meltano in 2027?+
The closest matches to Meltano on App Advisor are Redash (Free), Apache Superset (Free), Helical Insight (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Meltano, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Meltano?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Redash (Free), Apache Superset (Free), Helical Insight (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Meltano?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Qlik Sense starts lowest at ₹2,500/mo. Redash also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Meltano?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Helical Insight (Free), Zoho Analytics (Free · paid from ₹960/mo (yearly) · Basic: ₹1,200/month monthly or ₹960/month billed ye…). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Meltano vs Redash: which is better?+
Redash is the closest match to Meltano in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Meltano alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business intelligence & dashboards or a category Meltano also covers, and Meltano's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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