MinusX
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About MinusX
MinusX is an open-source agentic BI platform designed for founders and teams who need fast, accurate data answers. It features a state-of-the-art data agent that learns your business context over time, handling the full analytics loop from SQL queries to visualizations, dashboards, metrics, alerts, and boardroom-ready slide decks. MinusX is ranked #1 on DataAgentBench (UC Berkeley EPIC lab) and offers both self-hosted (open source, Apache 2.0) and cloud-managed deployment options. It integrates with Slack and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), supports Bring Your Own LLM keys, and includes proactive alerts, evals, and a knowledge base for team collaboration.
Key Features
State-of-the-art data agent (#1 on DataAgentBench)
Open source (Apache 2.0) with self-host or cloud deployment
Agents that learn your business context automatically
Full analytics loop: SQL, analysis, dashboards, metrics, alerts, slide decks
Knowledge base with metrics, evals, and auto-learned context
Beautiful visualizations: maps, funnels, heatmaps
Slack integration and MCP server for AI workflow
Bring Your Own LLM keys (BYOK) to control costs
Proactive analytics alerts and team workspaces
Advanced query caching and debugging tools (Team plan)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source and auditable (Apache 2.0)
- Ranked #1 on DataAgentBench for reliability
- Auto-learns business context to improve accuracy
- Handles full analytics workflow, not just text-to-SQL
- Flexible deployment: self-host or managed cloud
- Integrates with Slack and MCP for modern AI stacks
- BYOK option reduces costs and increases control
- Includes rich visualizations and report generation
Cons
- Advanced features and higher usage require paid plans
- Free tier limited to self-host with own LLM keys
- Agent credits tracking may add complexity for heavy users
- Reliance on third-party LLM quality for results
Best For
Growth: segments, channels, cohortsFinance: P&L, burn rate, runwayProduct: funnels, retention, adoptionOps: SLAs, fulfillment, incidentsMarketing: CAC, ROAS, attributionB2B: pipeline, deal flow, invoices
FAQ
What happens to my data?
MinusX is open source (Apache 2.0). You can self-host and audit every line of code. We never store your raw data and your data is never used for ML training.
What are agent credits?
Agent credits are AI tokens consumed to serve requests like writing queries, editing dashboards, etc. Typically 1 credit is approximately 1 user turn.
What does Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) mean?
You provide your own LLM API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and pay the LLM provider directly. MinusX handles orchestration, hosting, and tooling.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or switch between plans at any time. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes, all paid plans come with a 7-day free trial. No credit card required to start.
Which LLMs do you use?
We use state-of-the-art models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others, selected based on our internal benchmarks for accuracy and speed. On the BYOK plan, you choose which models to use.