MetricFlow
8.1#1 in semantic layer softwareFrom $100 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Starburst Enterprise Context Layer
7.5#2 in query engine software$0.50 usage-basedFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MetricFlow | Starburst Enterprise Context Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California, USA | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Official documentation lists downstream integrations including Tableau, Hex, Dot, Mode, and Google Sheets. | The platform connects to more than 50 sources, including Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hive, Amazon S3, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL. |
| Licence | MetricFlow versions 0.209.0 and newer use Apache 2.0; earlier releases used AGPL or BSL licensing. | SEP is a commercial Trino distribution; Trino itself is open source under Apache License 2.0, while some SEP features require a licence key. |
MetricFlow plans
- DeveloperFree
- MetricFlowFree
- Starter$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise+Priced on request
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.50 a month
- Enterprise$0.75 a month
- Mission-Critical$1 a month
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 Starburst Enterprise Context Layer if…
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer suits teams that need governed, versioned data products for BI tools, APIs, AI agents, or apps. It is aimed at regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, and government.