# Shaper > Source: > Published: 2026-11-05 15:00:00+00:00 1,269stars+16(+1.3%) Last 30 days - Last commit 12 hours ago - Repository age 2 years - Version v0.26.5 - License [MPL-2.0](https://openalternative.co/licenses/mpl-2) - Repository [taleshape-com/shaper](https://github.com/taleshape-com/shaper) Create **interactive analytics dashboards** with SQL and embed them in your product while keeping full control of your data. Shaper is an open-source platform for customer-facing analytics, built around SQL so data teams can use skills they already have. - **SQL-driven development:** Build dashboards entirely in SQL without learning a new framework - **Full data control:** Keep your data in your own infrastructure and avoid vendor lock-in - **DuckDB engine:** Query across data sources with embedded DuckDB - **Embedding without iframes:** Use the JavaScript and React SDKs, with row-level security through JWT tokens - **Multiple output formats:** Generate PDF, PNG, CSV, and Excel exports, plus scheduled alerts and reports Shaper fits **embedded analytics** projects where you show data directly inside your application. Teams quoted on its site say they can **quickly visualize and share data** with customers while keeping ownership of their data pipeline. Common uses include internal research tools, customer-facing dashboards, and automated reporting systems. Every Sunday we deconstruct one proprietary app and pick the best open source alternatives worth switching to. - Stars - Last commit - License AI-powered analytics workspace built for investment teams - Stars 75,105 - Last commit 3 days ago - License AGPL-3.0 Connects proprietary, licensed, and public financial data with AI agents in a self-hostable workspace for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks. Compare with Self-serve data exploration and dashboard builder - Stars 75,416 Unlock data insights with powerful, user-friendly analytics - Stars 50,174 Connect, query, visualize, and share your data - Stars 28,867 Transform SQL into beautiful data stories - Stars 7,087 Open-source BI for modern data teams - Stars 6,222 Create stunning data visualizations with ease - Stars 4,065 Python, SQL, and AI in a collaborative data notebook - Stars 3,030 Powerful open-source business intelligence for data-driven decisions Last commit 9 hours ago License Apache-2.0 Connect any SQL database, build charts with drag-and-drop or raw SQL, and publish interactive dashboards without writing application code. Open-source business intelligence platform for data exploration, visualization, and sharing. Empowers teams to make data-driven decisions effortlessly. Redash is an open-source data visualization and analytics platform that helps teams make sense of their data through SQL queries and interactive dashboards. Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements. Self-serve analytics platform that transforms dbt models into interactive dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions across organizations. A powerful, open-source platform for building interactive dashboards and charts from multiple data sources without coding. Deepnote is an open-source collaborative notebook for data analysts and scientists, combining Python, SQL, AI assistance, and live sharing in one cloud platform. - Stars 1,034 - Last commit 1 day ago - License AGPL-3.0 Connect multiple data sources, build complex queries, create insightful visualizations, and organize powerful dashboards to make informed business decisions.