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Lightdash vs Apache Superset
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| Fact | Lightdash | Apache Superset |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.2k | 75k |
| Latest | 2.446.0 | 6.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 9 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 80+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Looker. Alternatives to Looker →
Full replacementLightdashMetrics and dimensions defined in dbt instead of LookML.
PartialApache SupersetA semantic layer of datasets and metrics, lighter than LookML.
Lightdash
- 2.446.02026-10-06documents: create personal Documents without a Space (#30545) (3f982c0)
- 2.445.12026-10-06ai-reviews: join the Slack channel before posting review notifications (#30572) (d6b88e5)
- 2.445.02026-10-06data-apps: make coding-agent cost optimizations the default (#30543) (0032385)
- 2.444.22026-10-06learn: the library shows a lesson once when it covers several permissions (CS-354) (#30552) (44a1544), closes #30451
- 2.444.12026-10-06dashboards: keep desktop tile layout in headless exports (#30565) (74f406d), closes #30563
Apache Superset
- superset-helm-chart-0.22.82026-09-09Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application
- superset-helm-chart-0.22.72026-09-05Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application
- superset-helm-chart-0.22.62026-08-13Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application
- superset-helm-chart-0.22.52026-08-10Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application
- superset-helm-chart-0.22.42026-07-27Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application
Lightdash
unsigned The latest release, 2.446.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache Superset
unsigned The latest release, 6.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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