# Lightdash > Open-source BI platform built on dbt that enables data teams to build intelligence with AI-powered analytics and developer-friendly workflows. Lightdash is an open-source business intelligence platform designed for modern data teams who want to move beyond traditional dashboards. Built natively on dbt, it combines AI-powered analytics with developer-friendly workflows to help organizations get instant insights from their data. The platform enables teams to ask questions and receive answers from custom AI analysts, all within a single open platform that's trusted by leading data teams. **Key Features:** - **AI Agents** - Build custom AI analysts for every team that can answer data questions instantly, reducing the burden on data teams and eliminating constant Slack requests for data pulls. - **dbt-Native Design** - Seamlessly integrates with dbt projects, allowing teams to ship BI like they ship code with a powerful developer experience and BI-as-code workflows. - **Open Semantic Layer** - Provides an open semantic layer that scales without creating chaos, ensuring consistent metrics across the organization. - **Unlimited User Seats** - Unlike traditional BI tools with viewer license limitations, Lightdash offers unlimited user seats across organizations, saving costs. - **Data Governance** - Improves data discoverability and access with natural language queries, ensuring teams use the right metrics. - **Usage Analytics** - Track adoption across your organization to understand how teams are engaging with data. - **Embeddable Analytics** - Embed dashboards and reports wherever they're needed without vendor lock-in. - **Enterprise Security** - SOC2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant for enterprise-grade security requirements. **Getting Started:** To begin using Lightdash, teams can start for free or try the live demo to explore the platform's capabilities. The onboarding process involves booking a call, connecting your data warehouse, and setting up data developer workflows. Within days, teams can migrate existing reports and achieve significant productivity gains. Documentation is available at docs.lightdash.com for detailed setup instructions and best practices. ## Features - AI-powered analytics agents - dbt-native integration - BI-as-code workflows - Open semantic layer - Unlimited user seats - Data governance - Usage analytics - Embeddable analytics - Natural language queries - Developer-friendly workflows - SOC2 Type II certified - HIPAA compliant ## Integrations dbt, Slack, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL, Databricks ## Platforms WEB, API ## Pricing Open Source, Free tier available ## Links - Website: https://www.lightdash.com - Documentation: https://docs.lightdash.com/introduction - Repository: https://github.com/lightdash/lightdash - EveryDev.ai: https://www.everydev.ai/tools/lightdash