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Keboola vs OpenMetadata
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Keboola and OpenMetadata — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:mcp
Keboola vs OpenMetadata: at a glance
What is Keboola?
Keboola adds dark mode while it tightens the MCP server and retires idle workspaces.
Keboola's recent releases split between hygiene and AI-agent safety. The MCP server's query_data tool is now read-only, emailing API tokens is being retired, and idle Snowflake and BigQuery workspaces will be deactivated from 9 November. On the user side, data apps start faster on pre-built images, Kai gained shared team memory, and the UI now has dark mode.
What is OpenMetadata?
OpenMetadata 2.0.0 ships Dynamic Sampling by default and a full Data Quality overhaul.
OpenMetadata has shipped its 2.0.0 GA alongside continued 1.13.x maintenance. The headline change in 2.0.0 is defaulting to Dynamic Sampling in the Profiler — 100% table scans are out, which meaningfully reduces compute cost on large tables. Cardinality metrics are no longer collected by default. MCP is now a first-class service entity with OAuth, SAML SSO, and usage analytics. The 1.13.x branch remains active for teams not yet migrating.
Keboola vs OpenMetadata: editorial side-by-side
Keboola
5.0ANALYTICS
Keboola adds dark mode while it tightens the MCP server and retires idle workspaces.
◆ Current state
Keboola's recent releases split between hygiene and AI-agent safety. The MCP server's query_data tool is now read-only, emailing API tokens is being retired, and idle Snowflake and BigQuery workspaces will be deactivated from 9 November. On the user side, data apps start faster on pre-built images, Kai gained shared team memory, and the UI now has dark mode.
◆ Where it's heading
The platform is limiting what agents and stale resources can do while making its AI assistant and apps quicker to use. The pattern is deliberate cleanup ahead of wider agent usage, not new surface area.
◆ Prediction
Expect more guardrails around the MCP server and Kai, such as tighter scopes or approvals, alongside further deprecation notices with fixed dates.
OpenMetadata
6.3ANALYTICS
OpenMetadata 2.0.0 ships Dynamic Sampling by default and a full Data Quality overhaul.
◆ Current state
OpenMetadata has shipped its 2.0.0 GA alongside continued 1.13.x maintenance. The headline change in 2.0.0 is defaulting to Dynamic Sampling in the Profiler — 100% table scans are out, which meaningfully reduces compute cost on large tables. Cardinality metrics are no longer collected by default. MCP is now a first-class service entity with OAuth, SAML SSO, and usage analytics. The 1.13.x branch remains active for teams not yet migrating.
◆ Where it's heading
OpenMetadata 2.0.0 shifts the platform toward cost-aware data quality by default — this is a philosophical change, not just a feature: the assumption is no longer that you scan everything. MCP as a first-class service category signals intent to be the metadata and observability layer for AI pipelines, not just traditional BI/warehouse workflows.
◆ Prediction
Post-2.0.0 development will focus on the MCP service layer and AI pipeline observability. Expect deeper integration between the Profiler's Dynamic Sampling and cost estimation, and broader MCP adapter coverage. The 1.13.x branch will likely enter long-term-support status within one or two more maintenance releases.
Alternatives to Keboola and OpenMetadata
Other Analytics products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Keboola or OpenMetadata.
OpenReplay
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Basedash
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OpenPanel
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Fulcrum
Fulcrum turns on Insights, its AI assistant for field data, for every customer.
Holistics
Holistics lets admins put a key dashboard on everyone's Home page.
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Recent activity from Keboola and OpenMetadata
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 1d agoKeboolaSwitch Keboola to Dark Mode
- 3d agoKeboolaUnused Workspaces Will Be Cleaned Up Automatically
- 6d agoKeboolaKeboola MCP Server: query_data Runs Read-Only Queries Only
- 9d agoKeboolaSending API Tokens via Email Will Be Removed on February 4, 2027
- 17d agoKeboolaFaster App Starts by Default
- 22d agoKeboolaKai remembers what matters: shared team memory
- 1mo agoOpenMetadataOpenMetadata 1.13.5: Connector and Security Maintenance
- 1mo agoOpenMetadataOpenMetadata 2.0.1: Post-GA Maintenance
- 2mo agoOpenMetadata2.0.0-release ⚡
- 2mo agoOpenMetadataOpenMetadata 1.13.4: Connector and Security Maintenance
- 2mo agoOpenMetadataOpenMetadata 2.0.0 RC2 (Dev/Test Only)
- 3mo agoOpenMetadataOpenMetadata 1.13.3: Governance and Connector Fixes
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Keboola and OpenMetadata?
Both compete on the same themes — mcp — within Analytics. OpenMetadata is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Keboola better than OpenMetadata?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenMetadata is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Analytics products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Keboola?
Top Keboola alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Keboola alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/keboola for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to OpenMetadata?
Top OpenMetadata alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenMetadata alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openmetadata for the full list with editorial commentary on each.