MetricFlow
8.1#1 in semantic layer softwareFrom $100 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitMetricFlow vs Rill Metrics SQL
Rill Metrics SQL
6.5#13 in semantic layer softwareFrom $20 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MetricFlow | Rill Metrics SQL |
|---|---|---|
| Definitions | Metrics and semantic models can be defined in YAML files in a dbt project. | Sources, models, metrics, and dashboards are defined in SQL and YAML and can be version-controlled in Git. |
| Integrations | Official documentation lists downstream integrations including Tableau, Hex, Dot, Mode, and Google Sheets. | Documented connectors include ClickHouse, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, S3, GCS, Azure Blob Storage, Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, and Slack. |
MetricFlow plans
- DeveloperFree
- MetricFlowFree
- Starter$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise+Priced on request
Rill Metrics SQL plans
- Starter$20 a month
- Growth$30 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick MetricFlow if…
MetricFlow may suit data teams that use dbt and want to define reusable metrics and generate SQL across dimensions. It requires a working dbt project and adapter.
Pick Rill Metrics SQL if…
Rill suits teams that define warehouse metrics in SQL and YAML and need governed dashboards or embedded analytics. Its MCP server and integrations may also suit teams connecting metrics to AI agents.