# Cube

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: analytics-bi · status: active · rev 1

De-facto OSS semantic layer; not end-user UI

- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0 core / MIT client)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: freemium
- Best for: Organizations building custom or embedded analytics experiences or AI agents that need a governed semantic layer over their own infrastructure.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/cube/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/cube-js](https://github.com/cube-js/cube)
- **Tags:** analytics-bi
- **Repository:** https://github.com/cube-js/cube

## Is Cube open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0 core / MIT client-licensed.

## How much does Cube cost?

It has a free tier plus paid plans.

## Can I self-host Cube?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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De-facto OSS semantic layer; not end-user UI