Embed MongoDB Analytics Into Your SaaS App

Q: What’s the difference between iframe and JS SDK embedding?

iFrame: simplest, fastest, fully isolated JS SDK: deeper customization, events, interactivity, tighter product integration Knowi supports both.

Ship customer-facing dashboards in weeks, not months. White-label, multi-tenant, no ETL. Connect directly to MongoDB - no BI Connector or data warehouse required. Join MongoDB with SQL and REST APIs in a single query.

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Why Knowi for MongoDB

What other embedded tools can't do with MongoDB

Most embedded analytics tools need you to flatten MongoDB into a warehouse first. Knowi connects natively and gives your customers AI, anomaly detection, and cross-source joins.

Native MongoDB - no ETL, no BI Connector

Knowi understands nested documents, arrays, and embedded objects natively. No flattening, no data pipelines, no BI Connector. Connect to Atlas or self-hosted clusters and query directly.

Other tools make you move MongoDB into a warehouse first. Knowi queries it where it lives.

AI built into the embedded experience

Your customers can ask questions in plain English directly from the embedded dashboard. Generate dashboards from prompts. Surface anomalies automatically.

Knowi's AI is private - no data leaves your environment. No OpenAI keys. No third-party API calls.

Other embedded tools give you charts. Knowi gives your customers an AI analyst.

Join MongoDB with SQL, APIs, and warehouses

Combine MongoDB data with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, REST APIs, and 30+ other sources in a single query. No staging database required.

Your data doesn't all live in MongoDB. Your embedded tool shouldn't require it to.

Managed service - we build it with you

From planning to deployment, Knowi's team works as an extension of yours. We write the queries, build the dashboards, configure the integrations, and handle ongoing requests.

Your engineering team stays focused on your core product.

You don't need a BI team to ship embedded MongoDB analytics.

Integration

Three ways to embed. Pick what fits.

Choose the method that matches your security requirements and customization needs.

Simple

URL Embed

Public or internal embeddable dashboard via a generated URL. Copy, paste, done.

Shareable link for any dashboard or widget
No code required
Optional parameter filtering via URL

Best for: Internal portals, knowledge bases, quick sharing

Secure

Encrypted URL

AES-encrypted parameter passing with time-based expiration. Filter per customer without exposing query parameters.

AES encryption with your own key
Time-to-live expiration on every request
Tamper-proof customer-level filtering

Best for: Multi-tenant SaaS, customer portals, partner dashboards

Full Control

JavaScript API

Programmatic control over layout, styling, and components. White-label everything your customers see.

Custom CSS injection and theming
Toggle headers, filters, menus per embed
Responsive auto-height and spacing
Granular menu and export controls

Best for: Production embedded products, white-label analytics

Single Sign-On across all methods

Token-based SSO maps your users to Knowi with their existing permissions. SAML or API-driven. No second login. No separate credentials. Your customers authenticate once in your app, Knowi inherits the session and enforces row-level security automatically.

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Comparison

Why Knowi vs MongoDB Charts for Embedding?

MongoDB Charts works for simple internal dashboards. For production SaaS embedding, you need more.

Feature	MongoDB Charts	Knowi
Multi-tenant row-level security	Limited	Built-in
Full white-labeling	No	Complete
SSO integration (SAML, OAuth, JWT)	Atlas only	Any provider
Join MongoDB + SQL + REST APIs	No	Single query
JavaScript SDK for deep integration	Basic	Full SDK
Works without MongoDB Atlas	No	Yes
Self-service analytics for end users	View only	Full self-service
AI / Natural language queries	No	Embeddable
Native nested document support	Yes	Yes

Knowi supports everything MongoDB Charts does — plus multi-tenancy, white-labeling, cross-source joins, AI, and a full embed SDK.

Security & Multi-Tenancy

Built for multi-tenant from day one

Every feature you need to serve thousands of customers from a single deployment, without compromising data isolation.

White-label

Replace all Knowi branding. Upload your logo. Match your app's look and feel with custom CSS. Your customers see your brand, not ours.

Row-level security

Filter data per user or tenant at query time. Each customer only sees their data. Configurable via content filters or in-database security policies.

Dashboard templates

One dashboard config, dynamically filtered per tenant. Serve 1,000 customers from a single template - no duplication, no per-tenant maintenance.

Encrypted parameter passing

AES encryption prevents tampering with request parameters. Time-to-live settings expire access automatically. Your customers can't manipulate filters to see other tenants' data.

SSO

SAML, token-based, or API-driven. Users authenticate once in your app and Knowi inherits their session and permissions. No second login. No separate credentials.

On-prem deployment

Docker, Kubernetes, or native install. AI engine runs on-prem with GPU support. Data never leaves your infrastructure.

SOC 2 Type II

Knowi's managed cloud is SOC 2 Type II certified. Or deploy in your own environment for full control. Your compliance team gets what they need either way.

Your customers' data stays isolated. Your compliance team stays happy. Your security review goes faster.

End-User Experience

Self-service analytics your customers will actually use

Everything your end users see and do inside the embedded experience.

Interactive dashboards

Filter, drill down, and explore. 40+ visualization types including geospatial, heatmaps, Sankey, and chord diagrams.

Natural language search

Customers type a question in English and get an answer. No training, no query language, no learning curve.

Scheduled reports

PDF reports delivered via email on a schedule. Customers configure their own delivery preferences and recipients.

Smart alerts

ML-based anomaly detection or threshold alerts. Delivered via Slack, Teams, email, or webhook, with context, not just a number.

Data export

Download to CSV or Excel for offline analysis. Scoped to user permissions, no data leakage across tenants.

Personalized views

Each user sees data scoped to their role and permissions. Filters persist across sessions. No two users see the same thing unless they should.

Build vs. Buy

The cost of building vs. embedding

Every product team considers building analytics in-house. Here's what that actually looks like side by side.

Build In-House

Custom analytics

Hire a team, pick a charting library, build a data pipeline, maintain it forever.

Engineers needed 2-3 full-time
Time to live 6-12 months
Data pipeline Build from scratch
Multi-tenant security Build from scratch
AI / NLP Separate project
Maintenance Permanent

Your engineers build BI instead of your product.

Embed with Knowi

Ship in weeks

Connect to MongoDB, we build the dashboards, embed into your product. Done.

Engineers needed Zero
Time to live 4-5 weeks
Data pipeline Not needed
Multi-tenant security Built in
AI / NLP Included
Maintenance Managed by Knowi

Your engineers stay on your product. We handle analytics.

One path takes a year and pulls your team off your product. The other gets you live in weeks.

Customer Success

See how teams ship analytics with Knowi

Real companies embedding Knowi into their products today.

Telecom & Infrastructure

How intlx Solutions powers intlx360 with Knowi

Replaced fragmented monitoring tools and slow dashboards with a unified operational intelligence platform. intlx360 connects alarms, incidents, assets, and analytics across telecom operations in a single view.

Embedded dashboards Real-time analytics Multi-source data

“We're building things with Knowi no one else in the industry is doing.” Jeremy Boilard, intlx Solutions

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IoT & Connected Devices

Verizon ThingSpace Intelligence

Knowi powers the embedded analytics layer inside Verizon's ThingSpace IoT platform, delivering real-time device monitoring, usage analytics, and anomaly detection across one of the world's largest connected device ecosystems.

Embedded dashboards IoT analytics SSO Custom alerts

Real-time monitoring for millions of connected devices across NoSQL, SQL, and API data sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Knowi

How do I embed MongoDB analytics in my SaaS application?

Connect your MongoDB cluster to Knowi, build dashboards, and embed them in your application using a secure embed URL or SSO. You can pass tenant or user context at runtime so every embedded view is automatically scoped to the right customer.

What’s the difference between Knowi and MongoDB Charts for embedded analytics?

MongoDB Charts works well for basic MongoDB visualizations. Knowi is built for production embedded analytics in SaaS applications. Knowi supports multi-tenant isolation, role-based access, white-label embedding, joins across MongoDB and other data sources, and operational use cases that go beyond simple charting.

Does Knowi support multi-tenant embedded analytics for MongoDB?

Yes. Knowi is designed for multi-tenant SaaS use cases. Each embedded session can be securely scoped by tenant, user, or role using row-level filtering, group permissions, and runtime parameters. This ensures complete tenant isolation without duplicating dashboards.

Can I white-label MongoDB analytics dashboards?

Yes. Embedded dashboards can appear fully inside your application. Your users access analytics without seeing Knowi branding, separate logins, or external navigation. The experience looks and feels like part of your product.

How long does it take to embed MongoDB analytics with Knowi?

Simple embeds can be done in a few hours to a couple of days. Most SaaS teams complete a production-ready embedded setup with multi-tenant access and roles in one to two weeks, depending on security and customization needs.

What data sources can I join with MongoDB?

You can join MongoDB with SQL databases, cloud warehouses, APIs, search engines, and files. Common combinations include MongoDB with Postgres or MySQL, Snowflake or BigQuery, Elasticsearch or OpenSearch, Stripe or other REST APIs, and CSV or S3 data.

Can I embed AI or NLQ (ask in plain English) inside my product?

Yes. Knowi provides embeddable NLQ and AI insights so customers can ask questions in plain English and get instant visual answers.

Can I embed dashboards built on SQL + NoSQL + API data?

Yes. Knowi blends SQL, NoSQL, APIs, and documents without ETL and lets you embed unified dashboards directly into your app.

What’s the difference between iframe and JS SDK embedding?

iFrame: simplest, fastest, fully isolated

JS SDK: deeper customization, events, interactivity, tighter product integration
Knowi supports both.

How quickly can I add dashboards to my customer portal?

Most teams embed their first dashboard in minutes. Connect your data → build a dashboard → embed with a secure URL.

See MongoDB embedded analytics with your own data

Send us a sample dataset or connect your MongoDB cluster live. We'll build a working embedded dashboard in your first call.

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My team tested various data visualization tools like PowerBI, Domo, Sisense and Knowi emerged as the top choice for its speed in creating useful dashboards and ease of use for non-technical users.

Phil Bryant

VP Business Intelligence, MacroFab

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