Preset review & overview
Managed cloud service for Apache Superset, built by Superset's original creators; modern open-source visualization without the self-hosting overhead.
Preset sits in the bi platform space and is most often picked for superset-users, modern-data-stack. Below is a quick, no-fluff overview to help you decide if it fits.
Key facts
| Category | Bi Platform |
| Pricing | Free tier for small teams; Professional ~$20/user/mo (annual) / ~$25 monthly; embedded viewer licenses from ~$500/mo per 50 |
| Best for | superset-users, modern-data-stack |
| Affiliate program | Not confirmed |
Who it's for
Preset makes most sense for superset-users.
- superset-users
- modern-data-stack
Key features
What you actually get with Preset, drawn from independent reviews and the vendor's own documentation:
- Fully-managed cloud Apache Superset (by Superset's creators)
- AI Assist / Preset Chatbot (natural language to SQL/charts)
- Workspaces for multi-tenant environments
- RBAC and row-level security
- Embedded dashboards
- 50+ chart types from Superset, no self-hosting overhead
Integrations
Preset connects with Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, 40+ SQL databases via Superset and Embed SDK.
What makes it stand out
Managed Apache Superset from its original creators, with a real free tier.
Who it's best for
Modern-data-stack teams wanting open-source Superset without operating it.
Strengths & trade-offs
The honest balance for Preset, from independent reviews rather than its sales page. We go deeper in the full Preset review.
Strengths
- + Modern open-source Superset without self-hosting burden
- + Free Starter plan for up to 5 users, no time limit
- + Enterprise security certs (SOC 2, HIPAA)
Trade-offs
- - Embedded viewer licenses are a costly add-on (from $500/mo per 50)
- - Tied to Superset's feature set and pace
- - Smaller ecosystem than Tableau/Power BI
Notable facts
Concrete, checkable details rather than marketing claims:
- Starter plan is a genuine free tier (5 users, no time limit, no credit card), not a trial.
- Built and run by Apache Superset's original creators; adds AI Assist, Workspaces, SOC 2/HIPAA and support on top of OSS Superset.
- Embedded dashboards require separate Embedded Dashboard Viewer Licenses from $500/mo per 50.
- No public affiliate program identified.
No public affiliate program at the time of writing; this page links to vendor and comparison resources instead.
Sources
The features and facts above on Preset are drawn from these independent reviews and vendor pages: