Preset

Preset is a managed cloud service for Apache Superset, offering enterprise-grade BI dashboards and data exploration on open-source foundations.

Overview

Preset provides a fully managed version of Apache Superset, the popular open-source data visualization and exploration platform. Teams get drag-and-drop dashboarding, a rich SQL IDE, and support for dozens of databases, without operating the infrastructure themselves. Preset adds enterprise features such as role-based permissions, workspaces, and collaborative workflows on top of upstream Superset. Its open-source roots mean no lock-in: dashboards and semantic models stay portable.

Preset’s value proposition is simple: the flexibility of Superset without the operational burden. Teams get a mature, warehouse-native BI platform with modern visualizations, while Preset handles upgrades, scaling, and reliability behind the scenes.

Because everything remains compatible with open-source Superset, customers avoid the lock-in that comes with proprietary BI vendors. Role-based permissions and workspace management add the enterprise controls that upstream Superset lacks, making the combination practical for larger organizations that want BI on open foundations.

Typical deployments connect several warehouses into a governed dashboard layer used by analysts and business teams alike. Preset’s workspace model supports separation between teams while sharing common datasets. Because Superset skills transfer directly, hiring and training costs stay low relative to proprietary BI platforms.

Key Features

• Managed Apache Superset with automatic upgrades and scaling
• Drag-and-drop dashboard builder with 40+ visualization types
• SQL IDE, semantic layer, and dataset definitions for analysts
• Support for all major cloud warehouses and OLAP engines
• Workspace management with granular roles and permissions
• No lock-in: full compatibility with open-source Superset assets

Pricing

Preset offers a free tier for small teams. Paid plans scale by user and workspace features, with enterprise options for SSO, advanced security, and dedicated support.

Who Is It For

Data teams that like the flexibility of Superset but do not want to operate it, and organizations avoiding proprietary BI licensing costs.

Workspaces separate teams while shared datasets keep definitions consistent, and onboarding help is available from Preset’s support team.

FAQ

Is Preset free to use?

Yes, a free tier supports small teams; larger deployments choose paid plans with more users and enterprise features.

Does Preset offer an API?

Yes, Preset and Superset expose REST APIs for managing dashboards, datasets, and queries programmatically.

How does Preset compare to alternatives?

Preset matches Looker and Tableau on core dashboarding at lower cost, with the major advantage of open-source portability versus proprietary BI. Because dashboards remain portable to upstream Superset, customers keep long-term optionality that proprietary BI contracts rarely offer.