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TimeXtenderMost similar to Omni in what it does, its category and its price.
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Wren AIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5. Omni has none.
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CoginitiFrom $15.75/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Google LookerRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Omni.
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At a glance
Green means better than Omni, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OmniBaseline | 4.3 | Not listed | No | A semantic layer with Git version control and branch mode for testing changes | |
| TimeXtender | 3.7−0.6 | Not listed | No | "The Control Layer for AI-Ready Data" - Xpilot Analytics lets you chat with your governed data, and an MCP Server connects it directly to AI tools and agents. | vs Omni |
| Coginiti | 4.2−0.1 | $15.75/mo | No | Coginiti pairs an AI SQL assistant with a governed semantic layer so data teams and AI agents work from the same trusted metrics. | vs Omni |
| Wren AI | 4.2−0.1 | Free | YesOmni has none | Git-native semantic governance, built by Canner as open-source GenBI | vs Omni |
 Zenlytic | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Zoë, an AI analyst that produces board-ready documents, not just charts | vs Omni |
 Dremio | 3.8−0.5 | Not listed | No | A built-in AI agent ships out of the box, with MCP integration connecting Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini directly to your lakehouse in minutes. | vs Omni |
| Google Looker | 4.3Same | Not listed | No | A semantic modeling layer that defines metrics once, in code | vs Omni |
 Metabase | 3.8−0.5 | Free | YesOmni has none | Metabase AI answers natural-language questions on every tier - including the free, self-hosted open-source edition - with inspectable, verifiable queries. | vs Omni |
 Quadratic | 4.2−0.1 | Not listed | No | Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English. | vs Omni |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Omni.
TimeXtender
3.7Not listed
vs Omni−0.6
"The Control Layer for AI-Ready Data" - Xpilot Analytics lets you chat with your governed data, and an MCP Server connects it directly to AI tools and agents.
- Xpilot Analytics - conversational AI queries on governed data
- MCP Server for connecting data to AI tools and agents
- Metadata-driven AI/ML pipeline generation and data discovery
Grounds AI answers in governed definitions rather than raw, undocumented tables
No published pricing - requires booking a demo
Coginiti
4.2$15.75/mo
vs Omni−0.1
Coginiti pairs an AI SQL assistant with a governed semantic layer so data teams and AI agents work from the same trusted metrics.
- AI SQL assistant for query generation and optimization
- Governed semantic layer shared between humans and AI agents
- Connectors to 21+ database and warehouse platforms
Broad database connector coverage spans legacy and modern platforms
No perpetual free plan, only a 14-day trial
Wren AI
4.2Free
vs Omni−0.1Free plan
Git-native semantic governance, built by Canner as open-source GenBI.
- MDL semantic layer versioned and reviewed like software
- Git-native branching and pull-request review for metric definitions
- Multi-step agentic reasoning in sandboxed environments
Git-native governance applies real software engineering rigor to BI
Git-based workflow assumes comfort with software engineering practices
Zenlytic
4.2Not listed
vs Omni−0.1
Zoë, an AI analyst that produces board-ready documents, not just charts.
- Zoë, an AI data agent producing full analyses, not just charts
- Git-native semantic layer with branching and pull-request review
- Citations linking every number to its source data and calculation
Produces genuinely finished documents, not just raw charts or numbers
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Dremio
3.8Not listed
vs Omni−0.5
A built-in AI agent ships out of the box, with MCP integration connecting Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini directly to your lakehouse in minutes.
- Built-in AI agent, ready out of the box
- MCP integration for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
- AI Semantic Layer providing business context to agents
AI Semantic Layer gives agents real business context, not just raw table access
Pricing details beyond the trial aren't shown on the homepage
Google Looker
4.3Not listed
vs OmniSame
A semantic modeling layer that defines metrics once, in code.
- LookML semantic modeling layer for governed metric definitions
- Metrics defined once, consistent across every dashboard
- Native integration with BigQuery and Google Cloud data services
Strong metric governance and consistency across an organization
No free tier or transparent self-serve pricing
Metabase
3.8Free
vs Omni−0.5Free plan
Metabase AI answers natural-language questions on every tier - including the free, self-hosted open-source edition - with inspectable, verifiable queries.
- Metabase AI - natural-language querying on every tier, including free
- AI-guided exploration with drill-through root-cause analysis
- MCP server integration for broader AI workflows
AI querying available even on the free, self-hosted open-source tier
Pro and Enterprise tier pricing isn't shown on the landing page
Quadratic
4.2Not listed
vs Omni−0.1
Spreadsheet that runs Python and SQL, connects to your database, and answers in plain English.
- Python, SQL and formulas in the same grid
- Live connections to Postgres, Snowflake, BigQuery and more
- Natural-language questions that generate the code
Removes the export-to-CSV step where analysis goes stale
No pricing figures published, only a free trial
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Omni free?
Omni does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Omni?
Wren AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Metabase.
What is the cheapest alternative to Omni?
Among paid plans, Coginiti has the lowest starting price (from $15.75/mo). If you need it free, start with Wren AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.