Redash's open-source status after the Databricks acquisition, whether the hosted version still works, self-hosting costs, and core dashboard features explained.
Category
Business Intelligence
Pricing
Free and open source for self-hosted deployments; the original hosted Redash Cloud service was discontinued by Databricks in 2021., from Free (self-hosted, open source)
Verified
Not yet
Last updated
July 19, 2026
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Originally Rehovot, Israel; the project is now maintained under Databricks, headquartered in San Francisco, California
APIOpen SourceSelf-Hosted
Overview
Redash is an open-source SQL query and dashboarding tool created in 2013 by Arik Fraimovich in Israel, later acquired by Databricks in June 2020. It lets teams connect to many databases and APIs, write shared SQL queries, and turn results into charts and dashboards.
Databricks shut down the original hosted Redash Cloud service in late 2021, and while the open-source self-hosted project remains free and usable, its development pace has slowed considerably, with roughly one release per year since 2022.
Key Features
Redash connects to dozens of relational databases, NoSQL stores, and APIs, offering a web-based SQL editor with autocomplete, a chart and visualization builder, and the ability to combine multiple queries into shareable dashboards.
Additional capabilities include scheduled query refresh, alerting on query results, result caching for performance, and user and permission management for teams running self-hosted deployments, typically via Docker.
Pricing
Redash's self-hosted, open-source version is free to deploy, with only infrastructure hosting costs applying, typically estimated at 5 to 10 dollars per month for a small to medium instance depending on database and usage scale.
The original Databricks-hosted Redash Cloud service was shut down in November 2021, but unaffiliated third-party providers now offer separate managed Redash hosting plans, typically starting around 49 dollars per month.
Key Features
Broad database and API connectors — Connects to dozens of relational databases, NoSQL stores, and third-party APIs.
Web-based SQL query editor — Browser-based SQL editor with autocomplete for writing and sharing queries.
Chart and visualization builder — Turns query results into charts and visualizations without extra tooling.
Shareable dashboards — Combines multiple queries and visualizations into a single shareable dashboard.
Scheduled refresh and alerting — Automatically refreshes queries on a schedule and can alert on result thresholds.
Query result caching — Caches query results to improve dashboard load performance.
User and permission management — Role-based access controls for self-hosted team deployments.
Open-source, self-hostable via Docker — Deployable on your own infrastructure with no licensing fee.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Completely free to self-host with no licensing cost
Broad database and data source connector support
Simple, SQL-first workflow familiar to analysts
Large existing community and long GitHub history
Backed historically by well-known companies as users, including Atlassian and Mozilla
Cons
The original hosted Redash Cloud service was shut down by Databricks in November 2021
Development has slowed to roughly one release per year since the acquisition
Self-hosting requires infrastructure setup and ongoing maintenance
Feature development has lagged behind actively developed alternatives like Metabase and Superset
No official commercial support channel independent of the community
Pricing
Self-Hosted Open Source Free (infrastructure hosting costs typically $5 to $10/month) N/A
Third-Party Managed Hosting From approximately $49/month Monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redash still free?
Yes, the self-hosted, open-source version of Redash remains free to use; only infrastructure hosting costs apply.
Who owns Redash now?
Databricks acquired Redash in June 2020, and the project remains under Databricks' umbrella, though development has slowed considerably.
Is the hosted Redash Cloud still available?
No, Databricks shut down the original hosted Redash Cloud service at app.redash.io on November 30, 2021.
Is Redash actively developed?
Development has slowed significantly since the Databricks acquisition, averaging roughly one release per year since 2022, and the project is widely considered to be in maintenance mode.
Who created Redash?
Redash was created in 2013 by Arik Fraimovich in Israel.
What can Redash connect to?
Redash connects to a wide range of relational databases, NoSQL stores, and APIs to run SQL queries and build dashboards.
Are there paid Redash hosting options?
Yes, some third-party providers offer managed Redash hosting, typically starting around 49 dollars per month, though these are unaffiliated with Databricks.
What are alternatives to Redash?
Common alternatives include Metabase, Apache Superset, and Databricks' own native dashboarding tools.