Buster
Buster is a San Francisco-based B2B analytics company that offers AI-powered analytics solutions, enabling customers to interact with data through natural language and build custom dashboards. The company is part of Y-Combinator's W24 batch and supports integration with major databases.
Company Overview
Buster is a B2B company based in San Francisco, CA, operating in the analytics sub-industry. The company is backed by Y Combinator and was part of the W24 batch. Buster enables customers to pull data and build dashboards using plain English. The company serves regions including the United States of America and Canada.
Services
Buster offers AI-powered analytics, allowing customers to interact with their data through natural language processing (NLP). Customers can embed these AI-powered analytics into web applications quickly and visualize insights. The service provides features such as data chatting, insight visualization, and dashboard creation. Buster also supports granular access controls and API access for integrating text-to-SQL queries into workflows.
Integration and Compatibility
Buster integrates with all major databases and data warehouses, including Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift. The platform is designed to be developer-friendly, enabling quick setup for a proof of concept in about 30 minutes. Developers can fine-tune a large language model (LLM) on their database schema and embed NLP reporting features into their web applications.
Pricing and Plans
Buster offers a free plan to help developers get started easily. The pricing is based on usage, with volume discounts available. This structure allows customers flexibility in managing costs while scaling their usage of Buster's AI-powered analytics services. The company's model facilitates quick adoption and integration, encouraging users to explore the platform's capabilities without upfront financial commitments.
Security and Compliance
Buster is committed to high security standards and is actively pursuing SOC 2 certification and GDPR compliance. User credentials are encrypted and stored in a dedicated secrets manager. By default, Buster does not store any database data, offering customers control over their data storage. The platform also features granular access controls, allowing precise data routing and row-level access definitions.