Bruin
Open-source data platform for pipelines, quality checks, lineage and AI analytics
Introduction
Bruin combines an open-source CLI for SQL and Python pipelines with an optional cloud service for scheduling, governance and an AI data analyst. The CLI runs locally, in CI or self-hosted.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- getbruin.com
- Pricing model
- Freemium
Product information
What is Bruin?
Bruin is an open-source, end-to-end platform for ingesting, transforming, testing, orchestrating and analyzing business data.
How to use Bruin?
Install the CLI and define ingestion, SQL or Python assets in a Git repository, then run them locally, in CI or in your own environment. Alternatively, sign up for Bruin Cloud, connect your sources and warehouse, and use dashboards, agents or the AI analyst. New cloud accounts start with $100 in credits and 50 AI tasks.
Core features of Bruin
- Open-source CLI for SQL and Python pipelines
- Connectors for databases, warehouses, apps, APIs, files and streams
- Data quality checks and column-level lineage
- Scheduling, retries and backfills in Bruin Cloud
- AI data analyst via chat apps and the browser
- Self-healing pipelines that propose fixes through pull requests
Use cases of Bruin
- 1Loading SaaS and database data into a warehouse
- 2Checking data quality and tracing downstream impact
- 3Letting business teams ask data questions in Slack or Teams
- 4Building dashboards from prompts
- 5Consolidating separate data tools
Frequently asked questions about Bruin
Is Bruin open source?+
Yes, the CLI core is licensed under Apache 2.0, and Bruin Cloud is optional.
Can Bruin be self-hosted?+
Yes, the CLI runs anywhere a binary can run, including on-premises and air-gapped setups.
Which channels does the AI data analyst support?+
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, email and the browser.
Which category is Bruin in?+
Bruin is listed under AI Data Analysis.