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A DuckDB-based metabase alternative

February 18, 2026
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A DuckDB-based metabase alternative

Open Source, SQL-driven Data Dashboards powered by DuckDB.

Build analytics dashboards simply by writing SQL:

Learn more:

https://taleshape.com/shaper/docs/

Business Intelligence

Embedded Analytics

Automated Reporting

The quickest way to try out Shaper without installing anything is to run it via Docker:

Then open http://localhost:5454/new in your browser.

For more, checkout the Getting Started Guide.

To run Shaper in production, see the Deployment Guide.

Shaper itself is completely free and open source.

But we offer managed hosting and proactive support.

Find out more:

Plans and Pricing

Feel free to open an issue or start a discussion if you have any questions or suggestions.

Also follow along on BlueSky or LinkedIn.

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See CONTRIBUTING.md

See Github Releases

Shaper is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.

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Alex Chen

Alex Chen

Senior Tech Editor

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