Best SaaS Metrics Dashboard Templates 2026
Best SaaS Metrics Dashboard Templates in 2026
Every SaaS founder looks at the same metrics: MRR, churn, LTV, CAC, cohort retention. The data is in Stripe. The math is well-known. So why do most SaaS dashboard templates ship a chart with sample data and call it done?
We compared 6 options that actually deliver — hosted tools, open-source projects, and templates you can self-host. Evaluated on MRR accuracy, churn calculation correctness, cohort retention quality, and customization.
For a deeper rubric, see our How to Build a SaaS Metrics Dashboard in Next.js guide.
TL;DR: Quick Picks for 2026
| Need | Top pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted, set-and-forget | ChartMogul | $129+/mo |
| Hosted alternative | Baremetrics | $129+/mo |
| Open-source self-hosted | OpenChartMogul (concept) | Free |
| Embedded in your own SaaS | thefrontkit SaaS Metrics Kit (in development) | TBD |
What Makes a Real SaaS Metrics Dashboard?
Before evaluating any candidate:
- MRR with breakdown (new, expansion, contraction, churned, net)
- Churn rate (both customer and revenue)
- Cohort retention grid (the most important and most often-skipped chart)
- LTV, CAC, LTV/CAC ratio
- ARPU and pricing tier distribution
- Forecast with at least a simple projection
- Stripe integration that handles proration and annual plans correctly
If a template only shows total MRR and a count of customers, it's a stub.
1. ChartMogul
The dominant hosted SaaS metrics tool. Most-used by funded SaaS companies.
Strengths:
- Polished, mature product
- Stripe, Recurly, Braintree, custom-API integrations
- Cohort retention done right
- Segment-by-anything (plan, country, signup source)
- Mobile app for checking metrics on the go
Weaknesses:
- Hosted SaaS, monthly fees ($129+ depending on MRR)
- You don't own the data
- Limited customization beyond branded reports
Best for: Funded startups where the cost is a rounding error and the team needs metrics now, not in 4 weeks.
2. Baremetrics
Comparable to ChartMogul. Slightly different UI, similar feature set.
Strengths:
- Clean UI, very fast
- Forecast tool is strong
- Open Startups (public metrics) feature is unique
- Cancellation insights and recovery flows
Weaknesses:
- Same as ChartMogul: hosted, monthly fees, limited customization
Best for: Founders who like the open-metrics ethos and want a forecast tool.
3. ProfitWell (now Paddle Metrics)
Free tier of Paddle's analytics product.
Strengths:
- Free tier covers core metrics
- Integrates tightly with Paddle billing
- Retention analysis and cancellation flows
Weaknesses:
- Best features require Paddle as the billing platform
- Free tier has limited segmentation
- Limited customization
Best for: Companies using Paddle for billing (it's the natural pairing).
4. Custom Postgres + Metabase
The DIY hosted route: pipe Stripe data into Postgres, build dashboards in Metabase.
Strengths:
- Free (Metabase OSS) or cheap (Metabase Cloud)
- Full data ownership
- Unlimited customization
Weaknesses:
- You build all the SQL for MRR, churn, cohorts
- Metabase dashboards are functional but not beautiful
- 3-5 weeks of setup before usable
Best for: Teams with SQL skills and time, where flexibility matters more than UX polish.
5. Stripe Sigma + Custom Frontend
Stripe Sigma is Stripe's SQL-against-your-Stripe-data product. Pair with a custom Next.js frontend.
Strengths:
- Stripe data is already there
- No data sync to maintain
- Full control over the frontend
Weaknesses:
- Stripe Sigma costs $1-3 per query (adds up fast)
- You build everything else
- Locked into Stripe
Best for: Stripe-only SaaS that wants metrics as a side feature of their main product.
6. OSS Dashboards on GitHub (Various)
Several open-source SaaS metrics dashboards exist on GitHub. Quality varies.
Strengths:
- Free
- Self-hosted
Weaknesses:
- Most are abandoned or single-developer projects
- MRR calculation accuracy varies
- Limited documentation
- Often missing cohort retention
Best for: Teams comfortable forking and maintaining an OSS project.
7. thefrontkit SaaS Metrics Kit (In Development)
A SaaS metrics kit is in active development. The goal: a Next.js template that ships MRR (with full breakdown), churn (customer and revenue), cohort retention, LTV/CAC, ARPU, pricing tier distribution, and forecast — all wired to Stripe webhooks with correct proration and annual plan handling.
Strengths (planned):
- Stripe webhook handler with subscription event storage
- MRR calculation engine with new/expansion/contraction/churned breakdown
- Churn rate (customer and revenue) with trailing-12-month
- Cohort retention grid (the chart most templates skip)
- LTV, CAC, LTV/CAC, ARPU
- 20-25 screens, WCAG AA accessible
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How to Choose
Two questions:
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Is metrics a side feature or your main thing? Side feature: hosted tool (ChartMogul, Baremetrics). Main thing: build or wait for the kit.
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What's your scale? Under $30k MRR: hosted free tiers (ProfitWell) work. $30k-$2M MRR: ChartMogul/Baremetrics paid tiers are worth it. $2M+ MRR: self-host or build to avoid the per-MRR pricing.
For most pre-Series-B SaaS, the hosted tools are the right call. For products where metrics dashboards are a feature you sell (e.g., a SaaS that helps other SaaS founders), build.
Adjacent Reads
- How to Build a SaaS Metrics Dashboard in Next.js — architecture rubric
- Add Stripe Payments to a Next.js Template — Stripe wiring
- How to Build a SaaS in Next.js — broader SaaS build
FAQ
Is ChartMogul or Baremetrics better? Similar. ChartMogul has more integrations and slightly better segmentation. Baremetrics has a stronger forecast tool and the Open Startups feature. Both cost about the same. Pick based on integration needs.
Can I just use Stripe's dashboard for metrics? For the very basics (total MRR, customer count) yes. For real metrics (cohort retention, expansion vs contraction MRR, LTV/CAC) no. Stripe's dashboard is a payments dashboard, not a SaaS metrics tool.
How accurate is Metabase against Postgres for SaaS metrics? As accurate as the SQL you write. The math is well-known but the corners (proration, refunds, plan switches mid-month) are easy to get wrong. Plan for 1-2 weeks of validating your queries against ChartMogul or Stripe.
Do I need a metrics dashboard at $5k MRR? Probably not. Stripe's dashboard is enough. Add a real metrics dashboard around $20-30k MRR when the trends matter for decisions.
What's the typical cost of a SaaS metrics dashboard? Hosted: $99-$299/month at typical SaaS scale. OSS + self-hosted: free + your time. Premium kits when they exist: $99-$299 one-time.
