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title: "LightDash - Snowpack Data"
description: "Open-source BI for dbt-first teams"
url: https://snowpack-data.com/services/lightdash
---

[Open-Source BI dbt-native business intelligence](https://snowpack-data.com/contact?service=lightdash)

# 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.

[Contact Us](https://snowpack-data.com/contact?service=lightdash) [Learn more](https://snowpack-data.com/services/lightdash#features)

![Lightdash dbt-native BI platform](https://snowpack-data.com/assets/img/mountain_splash.JPG)

## Ready to implement Lightdash with expert guidance?

[Contact Us](https://snowpack-data.com/contact?service=lightdash)

## 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.

[Contact](https://snowpack-data.com/contact?service=lightdash) [Explore all our capabilities](https://snowpack-data.com/services/capabilities)