MetabasevsWildbox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Metabase | Wildbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Business Intelligence | #56 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 49 896 | 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +498 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.64.1 · 6 Oct 2026 | v0.12.2 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Clojure | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Metabase scores 83/100 against 44/100 for Wildbox, so it is the safer default.
Metabase ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Wildbox.
If you want the quickest setup, Metabase is easier to run; Wildbox needs more configuration.
Metabase is growing faster right now (+498 stars in 30 days).
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