Databench
A self-hostable, web-based workspace where people and agents collaborate live across shared chats, files, and SQL + Python notebooks.
Open-source, self-hostable workspace where data teams and AI agents collaborate on chats, files, and SQL + Python notebooks.
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What is Databench?
A self-hostable, web-based workspace where people and agents collaborate live across shared chats, files, and SQL + Python notebooks.
Databench by Alkera is an open-source (Apache-2.0), self-hostable web workspace where data teams and AI agents collaborate live across shared chats, files, and SQL + Python notebooks. The agent runs in its own sandbox on infrastructure you control, grounded by a knowledge base, data lineage, and permission governance, and it calls Anthropic or OpenAI models using your own API keys so nothing else leaves your network.
The cloud version is freemium: a permanently free plan, Plus at $50/month, Pro at $200/month, and custom Enterprise plans. The open-source edition can be self-hosted at no cost. It runs in the browser with nothing to install, offers typed API clients (Python and TypeScript SDKs), and connects to any SQLAlchemy-compatible database.
Platforms and languages
Databench Availability
Platforms
Languages
Capabilities
Databench Key Features
Agent chats
Teammates and an AI agent share each chat live; the agent runs in its own sandbox on a machine you choose, with opencode or Claude Code.
Collaborative notebooks
Reactive plain-Python notebooks that people and agents edit together live, marimo-compatible with renderers for tables and charts.
SQL connections
Connect to any database compatible with SQLAlchemy and query it with your team and agents.
Self-hostable and open source
Open-source under Apache-2.0; run it on your own infrastructure so your data stays inside your network.
Bring your own model keys
A model gateway calls Anthropic or OpenAI with your own API keys, configured instance-wide or per organization.
Organizations and access control
Password sign-in, nested teams, invitations, and roles, with every authorization decision recorded.
Best for
Who uses Databench?
Data teams
Collaborate with AI agents on data engineering, analysis, and data science work
Developers
Self-host an open-source agentic workspace on their own infrastructure
Plans and access
Databench Pricing
Freemium
Free $0; Plus $50/mo; Pro $200/mo; Enterprise custom. Open-source version free to self-host.
Common questions
Databench FAQs
Is Databench really free?
Yes. Databench is open-source under Apache-2.0 and can be self-hosted; the Alkera Cloud Free plan is also free forever.
Can I use my own AI model API keys?
Yes. The model gateway calls Anthropic or OpenAI using your own keys, configurable instance-wide or per organization.
Where does Databench run?
It runs in your browser at app.alkera.ai with nothing to install, or you can self-host Databench on your own infrastructure.
Which databases does Databench support?
You can connect any database compatible with SQLAlchemy.
How is my data kept secure?
Nothing leaves your network except calls to the model gateway. Every authorization decision is recorded, and Enterprise adds SSO/SAML, audit logs, VPC/on-prem deployment, and data residency.
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