# Evidence: Free Open Source Alternative to Airplane, Tableau

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

Evidence (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Airplane, Tableau. Create data-driven websites and reports using SQL and Markdown, with automatic visualizations and interactive elements.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Evidence
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://evidence.dev/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/evidence-dev/evidence
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 7.1k
- **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/evidence-dev/evidence 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 Airplane.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Evidence saves up to $50/mo ($600/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Airplane](https://caniforkit.com/airplane) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Airplane vs Evidence](https://caniforkit.com/vs/airplane-vs-evidence) |
| [Tableau](https://caniforkit.com/tableau) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Tableau vs Evidence](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tableau-vs-evidence) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Evidence?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.

## 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)