I’ve been using Metabase for about two years now, and I have to say, it’s been a phenomenal tool. I started with the hosted version that Metabase manages, then moved to the cloud version. Eventually, I decided to self-host it on a cloud server that I manage myself, which brought some great benefits. Self-hosting gives me full control, flexibility, and lets me handle larger data without relying on external hosting limits. It’s been incredibly smooth, and honestly, worth it.
Metabase is connected to a PlanetScale database, and it works flawlessly. With all its powerful features, it’s allowed me to build reports and analyze data very quickly. At The Winter Companies, it made a huge impact. We dive deep into data to find actionable insights, and Metabase was essential in helping us turn that data into meaningful decisions.
In my personal life, I also run a separate instance of Metabase. I use it to track health metrics from tools like Withings and my Oura Ring. The health data syncs via API into a backend system I’ve built, and Metabase makes it super easy to visualize everything. From sleep patterns to activity levels, it’s become an indispensable tool for personal tracking.
Metabase has truly been a game-changer, both professionally and personally. If you’re serious about data, I highly recommend giving it a try.