Evidence
Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- 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/evidence-dev/evidence 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 Airplane.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $50/mo ($600/yr) in subscriptions
Evidence FAQ
Common questions
Is Evidence free and open source?+
Evidence is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.
What paid software does Evidence replace?+
Evidence serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Airplane, Tableau, saving up to $50/month ($600/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Evidence?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/evidence-dev/evidence 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 Evidence?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.