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Native analytics for OpenSearch — no ODBC drivers, no SQL translation layers. Join across indices and external databases, query with AI, and embed dashboards in your product.

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Native OpenSearch Connection - No Drivers, No SQL Layer

Tableau, Power BI, and Metabase connect to OpenSearch through ODBC/JDBC drivers and SQL translation. This means every query goes through OpenSearch's SQL plugin - which doesn't support complex JOINs, has limited aggregations, and caps result sets.

Knowi connects directly to the OpenSearch API. Full query DSL support, search templates, data streams, and no driver installation. Works with Amazon OpenSearch Service, self-hosted clusters, and Elasticsearch. See the setup guide.

Native OpenSearch connection without ODBC drivers or SQL translation layers

Join Across OpenSearch Indices, SQL Databases & REST APIs

OpenSearch has no native JOIN support. You can't correlate data across indices — logs in one, users in another, transactions in a third. OpenSearch Dashboards, Kibana, and Grafana are all limited to single-index queries.

Knowi joins multiple OpenSearch indices together, and combines them with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, REST APIs, and 30+ other sources — all in a single query, no ETL pipelines or data movement. Learn how cross-source joins work.

Join across multiple OpenSearch indices and external databases without ETL

AI-Powered Analytics on OpenSearch

OpenSearch requires DSL or PPL syntax. Kibana requires KQL. Grafana requires Lucene queries. All demand technical expertise.

Knowi lets business users ask questions in plain English. The AI generates optimized OpenSearch queries and returns instant visualizations. No query language required - from question to dashboard in seconds.

AI-powered natural language queries on OpenSearch data with instant visualizations

The Nested Object Problem - Solved

OpenSearch stores complex JSON with nested objects and arrays. But OpenSearch Dashboards cannot visualize nested fields - a known gap with years of community demand. Knowi is the only BI tool that handles them natively.

With Knowi

  • Query nested objects and arrays directly
  • Preserve full document hierarchy
  • Visualize complex JSON structures
  • No flattening or schema transformation
  • 40+ chart types for nested data
Full nested object support

OpenSearch Dashboards & Others

  • Cannot visualize nested field types
  • SQL adapters flatten document structure
  • ODBC/JDBC drivers lose nested context
  • Array relationships destroyed on export
  • Workaround: manual denormalization
No nested object support

OpenSearch Analytics Features

Self-service OpenSearch analytics

Self-Service Analytics

Business users build their own dashboards and reports without learning DSL, PPL, or KQL. Drag-and-drop analytics on OpenSearch data.

Scheduled OpenSearch reporting and alerts

Scheduled Reporting & Alerts

Go beyond OpenSearch Dashboards' basic PDF export. Automated reports on a schedule with email PDFs, Slack alerts, and trigger notifications.

OpenSearch and Elasticsearch compatible

OpenSearch + Elasticsearch

Same native connector works for both OpenSearch and Elasticsearch. Migrate between them without changing your analytics. Supports all versions. See also: Kibana alternatives.

Agentic BI for OpenSearch

Go beyond dashboards. AI agents that understand your OpenSearch data, answer questions in plain English, and take action automatically.

Natural Language Queries

Ask "show me error logs by service this week" and get instant results. No DSL or PPL syntax required. The AI generates optimized OpenSearch queries automatically.

AI-Powered Insights

Agents detect anomalies in your OpenSearch data, identify trends, and surface insights you would miss. Proactive recommendations, not just reactive charts.

Auto-Generate Dashboards

Describe what you need: "create a dashboard showing API latency by endpoint with error rates." The agent builds it - complete with visualizations and filters.

Multi-Agent Orchestration

Complex requests trigger multiple specialized agents. "Find slow queries, correlate with server metrics, and create an ops dashboard" - handled automatically.

Semantic Search

Search across all your dashboards, widgets, and datasets by meaning - not just keywords. Find the analysis you need in seconds.

Automated Delivery

Schedule reports to Slack, Teams, or email with natural language. "Send the infrastructure report to #ops every Monday at 9am."

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Embed OpenSearch Analytics in Your Application

White-label dashboards directly into your SaaS product. Full customization - your logo, your colors, your domain.

Deploy on our SOC2 Type II compliant cloud or on-premise within your infrastructure. Read the embedding & SSO guide.

  • Multi-tenant architecture with per-customer data isolation
  • SSO API integration for seamless user authentication
  • Embed via iFrame or JavaScript SDK
  • Custom branding with white-label support
  • Row-level security for granular access control
  • Works with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, and 30+ sources
White-label embedded OpenSearch analytics dashboard with custom branding

Why Knowi for OpenSearch Analytics

See how Knowi compares to OpenSearch Dashboards, Kibana, Grafana, and QuickSight

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Feature Knowi OpenSearch Dashboards Kibana Grafana QuickSight
Multi-Index Joins
Cross-Source Joins (SQL, NoSQL, APIs) AWS only
Visualize Nested Objects & Arrays Partial
Natural Language Query Builder Q (limited)
White-Label Multi-Tenant Embedding
Self-Service for Business Users
40+ Visualization Types Limited Time-series
Agentic BI with Multi-Agent Orchestration
Search Templates & Data Streams

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OpenSearch analytics and business intelligence

What is the best BI tool for OpenSearch? +

Knowi is the best BI tool for OpenSearch. It connects natively without ODBC/JDBC drivers or SQL translation layers, visualizes nested objects and arrays that OpenSearch Dashboards cannot display, joins OpenSearch data with SQL databases and REST APIs, and provides AI-powered natural language queries for business users.

How is OpenSearch different from Elasticsearch? +

OpenSearch is an open-source fork of Elasticsearch 7.10.2, licensed under Apache 2.0. It was created after Elastic changed Elasticsearch's license to SSPL/ELv2. OpenSearch is governed by the Linux Foundation and offers similar search and analytics capabilities with community-driven development. Knowi connects natively to both OpenSearch and Elasticsearch using the same connector.

Can Knowi visualize nested objects in OpenSearch? +

Yes. Knowi is the only BI tool that natively visualizes nested objects and arrays in OpenSearch. OpenSearch Dashboards cannot visualize nested fields - this is a known limitation documented in GitHub issue #657 with years of community demand. Tableau and Power BI require SQL translation that flattens document structure. Knowi preserves the full nested hierarchy.

Can I join OpenSearch data with SQL databases? +

Yes. Knowi joins OpenSearch data with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, Redshift, REST APIs, and 30+ other sources in a single query - no ETL pipelines or data movement required. This is not possible with OpenSearch Dashboards, Kibana, or Grafana.

Can I join data across multiple OpenSearch indices? +

Yes. OpenSearch has no native JOIN support — you cannot correlate data across indices. Knowi lets you join multiple OpenSearch indices together in a single query, and also join them with external databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and REST APIs. No ETL or data movement required.

How does Knowi compare to OpenSearch Dashboards? +

OpenSearch Dashboards is a fork of Kibana 7.10.2, maintained by AWS under the Linux Foundation. It's limited to visualizing OpenSearch data only. Knowi goes further with multi-index joins, nested object visualization, cross-source queries with SQL and NoSQL databases, AI natural language queries, white-label embedding, and self-service analytics. OpenSearch Dashboards requires DSL or PPL knowledge; Knowi lets business users query in plain English.

Can I embed OpenSearch dashboards in my application? +

Yes. Knowi provides white-label embedded analytics for OpenSearch. Embed dashboards via iframe or JavaScript SDK with SSO integration, row-level security, multi-tenant data isolation, and full custom branding. Deploy on SOC2 Type II compliant cloud or on-premise.

Does Knowi work with Amazon OpenSearch Service? +

Yes. Knowi connects to Amazon OpenSearch Service, self-hosted OpenSearch clusters, and Elasticsearch. The same native connector works across all deployments - cloud managed, on-premise, or hybrid. No driver installation or SQL plugin configuration required.

How does Knowi compare to Grafana for OpenSearch analytics? +

Grafana connects to OpenSearch via a plugin focused on monitoring and observability - it excels at time-series metrics and operational dashboards. Knowi provides full business intelligence: nested object visualization, cross-source joins, natural language queries, self-service analytics for non-technical users, and white-label embedding. Grafana is ideal for DevOps monitoring; Knowi is built for business analytics on OpenSearch data.

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