WrenAI
Generative BI for agents: governed text-to-SQL with a semantic context layer.
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About WrenAI
WrenAI is listed in our research category and is aimed at builders. Generative BI for agents: governed text-to-SQL with a semantic context layer. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is WrenAI?
WrenAI is an open-source generative BI (GenBI) engine: your agents generate governed SQL, deploy dashboards and keep business definitions in Git across 22+ data sources.
Our listing notes a semantic context layer for governed text-to-SQL.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: getwren.ai/en/open-core.
Who is WrenAI for?
Data teams who want agents to answer business questions accurately.
WrenAI at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache-2.0 for code; CC BY 4.0 for docs)
- GitHub: Canner/WrenAI · 17,929 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Governed text-to-SQL
- Semantic layer in Git
- Dashboards
- 22+ data sources
WrenAI FAQ
What is WrenAI?
WrenAI is an open-source generative BI (GenBI) engine: your agents generate governed SQL, deploy dashboards and keep business definitions in Git across 22+ data sources.
Who is WrenAI for?
Data teams who want agents to answer business questions accurately.
Is WrenAI free?
WrenAI's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is WrenAI open source?
Yes. WrenAI is released under Apache-2.0 for code; CC BY 4.0 for docs, according to its GitHub repository.
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