Best Semantic Layer Software in 2026
27 semantic layer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
27ranked
8free plans on this page
$0.41/molowest paid tier
2 Oct 2026last checked
#1 Starburst Enterprise Context Layer Top pick · 8.9 Free plan · Free
#2 Cube Runner-up · 8.6 Free plan · $40/mo
#3 Sema Also great · 8.2 Free plan · $49/mo- Free planFree trial apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 40 /mo
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$40/mofirst paid tier About CubeVisit site - Free planFree trial apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$49/mofirst paid tier About SemaVisit site - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.41/mofirst paid tier About KyvosVisit site - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 1,000 /mo
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
- Certified models
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$1,000/mofirst paid tier About Quaeris Semantic LayerVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan self-hostedRecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$15/mofirst paid tier About TableauVisit site
- Web
- Free plan
- No
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 800 /mo
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$960/mofirst paid tier About HolisticsVisit site - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 250 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 199 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Governed metrics
- Yes
- Dimensions and joins
- Yes
- Row-level security
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which semantic layer software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 8.9. Cube is second and Sema third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kyvos has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.41/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.
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