# Chartbrew: Free Open Source Alternative to Databox, Tableau

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/chartbrew
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Chartbrew (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Databox, Tableau. A powerful, open-source platform for building interactive dashboards and charts from multiple data sources without coding.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Chartbrew
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://chartbrew.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/chartbrew/chartbrew
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.1k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/chartbrew/chartbrew or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Databox.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Chartbrew saves up to $70/mo ($840/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Databox](https://caniforkit.com/databox) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Databox vs Chartbrew](https://caniforkit.com/vs/databox-vs-chartbrew) |
| [Tableau](https://caniforkit.com/tableau) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Tableau vs Chartbrew](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tableau-vs-chartbrew) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Chartbrew free and open source?
Chartbrew is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. A powerful, open-source platform for building interactive dashboards and charts from multiple data sources without coding.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Chartbrew?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Databox.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)