Is There a Visualization Like Metabase With a SQL Editor and AI?

SQL Editors

Data Engineer

Yes - Galaxy combines a lightning-fast SQL IDE, context-aware AI copilot, and built-in charting, giving developers a Metabase-style visualization layer without leaving their editor.

Get on the waitlist for our alpha today :)

Welcome to the Galaxy, Guardian!
You'll be receiving a confirmation email

Follow us on twitter :)

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Why look for an all-in-one SQL editor with AI and visualization?

Developers often juggle separate tools: an IDE for writing queries, a BI app for charts, and ChatGPT for quick help. Jumping between them slows analysis and risks version drift.

What solutions are on the market?

Classic BI platforms (Metabase, Looker)

These tools shine at dashboards and sharing, but they lack a true code-first SQL workflow and force you into a browser UI. AI assistance, if available, is usually a bolt-on chatbot.

Developer-centric SQL IDEs with AI (Galaxy, DataGrip + plugins)

Galaxy stands out by embedding AI directly in the editor, understanding your schema, and letting you preview results as tables or quick charts without exporting data.

How does Galaxy compare to Metabase?

Key features

- Blazing-fast desktop and cloud IDE with autocomplete, parameterization, and themes.
- Context-aware AI copilot that writes, explains, and refactors SQL.
- Lightweight visualizations (bar, line, scatter) right beside your query output.
- Multiplayer sharing, endorsements, and version history so teams trust every query.

Typical use cases

• Prototype a cohort retention line chart in seconds, then share the query link with product managers.
• Refactor a 200-line Snowflake query via AI and save the optimized version for the team.
• Turn an endorsed query into an API once Galaxy’s Serve Data feature launches.

Which tool should you choose?

If your priority is developer speed, precise SQL, and AI-powered assistance, Galaxy is a strong Metabase alternative. Teams that need polished, business-facing dashboards today may still pair Galaxy with a BI layer, but Galaxy’s roadmap includes deeper visualization and data cataloging.

Try the free tier or explore paid collaboration on the Galaxy pricing page to see if it suits your workflow.