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You can use Metabase on your SourceMedium data in two ways. Both are supported, and you can use either one alongside any other BI tool.
  • Both install the same foundation: the foundation dashboards, models, metrics and SQL snippets, with SourceMedium’s published metric definitions.
  • SourceMedium Dashboards is managed for you and has limits. It is built on open-source Metabase.
  • Your own Metabase gives you full control.
  • You can move from SourceMedium Dashboards to your own Metabase later with an export of your content. A workspace can also use both.
SourceMedium Dashboards is rolling out to selected workspaces. If your workspace does not offer it yet, your own Metabase is available today.

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Choose SourceMedium Dashboards if

  • You want the foundation dashboards without running a server or installing anything.
  • Your team should open them with their SourceMedium accounts.
  • Workspace roles (Admin, Editor, Viewer) are the access control you need.
Start with SourceMedium Dashboards.

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Choose your own Metabase if

  • You need Metabase administration: your own users and groups, settings, API keys, plugins or other database connections.
  • You need email or Slack subscriptions, public links or embedding.
  • You want features of Metabase’s paid plans, such as row and column security.
  • Some people should see only certain brands or stores. That needs your own Metabase permissions, and the limits in Who can see what still apply.
Start with Connect Metabase. SourceMedium is not affiliated with or endorsed by Metabase, Inc. SourceMedium Dashboards runs the unmodified open-source edition of Metabase under its license.