Metricly vs ThoughtSpot

Q: How does Metricly compare to ThoughtSpot Sage?

ThoughtSpot Sage is their AI-powered search experience built on GPT. Metricly has similar AI natural language capabilities but is built specifically for dbt users with native MetricFlow integration, making your semantic layer the source of truth.

Q: Is ThoughtSpot free tier enough?

ThoughtSpot offers a free tier for up to 5 users, but it has significant limitations. For production use, you will need the paid tiers which start at $30,000+/year. Metricly offers a 14-day free trial with full features.

Q: Can I migrate from ThoughtSpot to Metricly?

Yes! If you use dbt, Metricly can read your existing semantic layer. For ThoughtSpot TML models, our team can help migrate your definitions to MetricFlow format.

Q: Which has better AI features?

Both platforms have strong AI capabilities. ThoughtSpot pioneered AI search with SpotIQ. Metricly offers similar natural language queries and AI insights, with the advantage of being built on your dbt semantic layer.

Both offer AI-powered natural language analytics. Metricly brings the same capabilities to your dbt semantic layer at a fraction of the cost.

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Metricly

AI-native BI platform built on MetricFlow. Ask questions in natural language, get instant dashboards. Works with your existing dbt semantic layer at a fraction of the cost.

ThoughtSpot

AI-powered analytics platform known for natural language search and automated SpotIQ insights. Enterprise-focused with modern cloud architecture but premium pricing.

Feature comparison

Feature

Metricly

ThoughtSpot

Natural language queries

Both offer conversational analytics

AI-generated insights

Automatic trend detection

Semantic layer

Metricly uses MetricFlow, ThoughtSpot uses TML

dbt integration

Native MetricFlow support vs connector

Self-service dashboards

Embedded analytics

Version-controlled dashboards

JSON definitions in git

Setup time

Time to first dashboard

< 1 hour

1-2 weeks

Learning curve

Both designed for business users

Low

BigQuery support

Snowflake support

Open source option

Why teams choose Metricly

Metricly combines the power of your dbt semantic layer with AI-native analytics, making data accessible to everyone on your team.

Built on your dbt semantic layer

Metricly uses MetricFlow natively, keeping your metrics in dbt where they belong. No need to recreate definitions in a proprietary TML format.

Fraction of the cost

ThoughtSpot starts at $30,000+/year for most teams. Metricly Team costs under $12,000/year for 10 users with all features included.

Up and running in under an hour

Connect your warehouse, upload your dbt manifest, and start asking questions. No complex data modeling or admin setup required.

Version-controlled everything

Your dashboards and metrics live in git alongside your dbt code. Full audit trail and easy rollbacks.

Pricing comparison

Metricly

From $49/user/mo

Transparent per-user pricing. Team plan at $99/user/mo includes all features. No surprise bills or minimum commitments.

ThoughtSpot

From $2,500+/mo

Enterprise pricing typically starts at $30,000+/year. Free tier available for up to 5 users with limited features. Contact sales for full pricing.

When to choose each tool

Choose Metricly if you...

Already use dbt and want to leverage your semantic layer
Want enterprise AI features without enterprise pricing
Need to get up and running quickly
Value version control and GitOps workflows
Have a small to medium-sized team
Want predictable per-user pricing

Choose ThoughtSpot if you...

Have an existing ThoughtSpot investment
Need SpotIQ automated insights at enterprise scale
Require advanced embedded analytics
Have budget for $30,000+/year minimum
Need the free tier for a small proof of concept
Want a more established vendor track record