Visualize dbt with Lightdash
dbt-native business intelligence built on your semantic layer. Open-source BI that reads metrics directly from dbt YAML for self-service exploration without duplicate logic or expensive licenses.
dbt builds your metrics but stakeholders can't self-serve, Looker and Tableau are expensive. Lightdash is open-source BI built on the dbt semantic layer, turning YAML definitions into interactive dashboards. We implement Lightdash for teams with dbt models who need self-service analytics without vendor lock-in or per-user pricing.
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Everything you need
dbt-native Lightdash deployment
We implement Lightdash with dbt semantic layer integration, self-service exploration, and open-source flexibility. Turn dbt models into interactive dashboards without duplicate logic or vendor lock-in.
- dbt Semantic Layer
- Metrics defined in dbt YAML, no duplicate logic. Lightdash reads your dbt models directly for single source of truth. Change metrics once in dbt, update everywhere.
- Self-Service Exploration
- Stakeholders build charts without SQL knowledge. Drag-drop interface using dbt dimensions and measures. Filter, group, and visualize data governed by analytics engineers.
- Open Source
- Self-host for free or use Lightdash Cloud. No per-user fees, unlimited viewers. Full control over infrastructure, data residency, and security. MIT-licensed codebase.
- Interactive Dashboards
- Drag-drop chart building with dbt metrics. Create filters, calculated fields, and custom views. Share dashboards with stakeholders for real-time data exploration.
- Slack Integration
- Share insights and schedule reports in Slack. Get notifications on metric changes, send automated reports to channels, and explore data directly from Slack commands.
- SQL Fallback
- Power users can write custom SQL when needed. Escape the governed model for ad-hoc analysis while still using dbt connections and authentication infrastructure.
Ready to visualize your dbt models?
Let's implement Lightdash with dbt semantic layer integration, self-service dashboards, and open-source flexibility for cost-effective BI.