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Wren AI

by Canner (Wren AI) · Palo Alto, USA · Founded 2024

Open source GenBI agent for people and AI agents

Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27

Overview

Wren AI is built by Canner and offers an open source GenBI agent that turns questions into SQL, charts and dashboards using a modeling layer it calls a context layer. It connects to Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Redshift, Postgres and more, works with Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini, and every plan includes unlimited users. Cloud pricing is credit-based, so costs follow question volume, and the pages reviewed do not list compliance certifications.

Our verdict

Wren AI is a flexible, open source option for teams that want to own their data agent and share it with other AI tools. Credit-based pricing and the modeling effort deserve a trial before a commitment.

Best for

Teams that want an open source data agent with unlimited users and MCP access.

Avoid if

You need published SOC 2 or HIPAA evidence before a pilot.

Pros

  • Open source with a self-host path
  • Unlimited users on every plan
  • Public pricing and a 7 day trial

Cons

  • Credit-based costs rise with question volume
  • Compliance certifications not listed
  • Needs a modeled context layer for accuracy

Key capabilities

Natural-language questions to SQL and chartsGoverned context layer for metrics and definitionsMCP server for external AI agentsEmbedded AI APIEvaluation framework and thread tracingRow and column level data control

Frequently asked questions

Is Wren AI open source?

Yes. Wren AI describes itself as an open source GenBI agent, with a managed cloud and a self-hosted Enterprise Plus option.

How much does Wren AI cost?

Essential Cloud is $179 a month billed annually and Enterprise Cloud is $559 a month. Both include a 7 day free trial.

Does Wren AI limit users?

No. Its pricing page says every plan includes unlimited users, with usage measured in credits.

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