open sourceOpen SourceSelf-host★ 21.2kactive nov 2026
Cube.js
Unify data across AI, BI, and analytics.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/cube-js/cube.js or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Looker.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $150/mo ($1,800/yr) in subscriptions
Cube.js FAQ
Common questions
Is Cube.js free and open source?+
Cube.js is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Unify data across AI, BI, and analytics.
What paid software does Cube.js replace?+
Cube.js serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Google Looker, saving up to $150/month ($1,800/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Cube.js?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/cube-js/cube.js or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Cube.js?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Looker.