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Alation Alternatives

Should you replace Alation?

Collibra is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Alation.

Alation

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.4/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Alation alternatives

See how Alation compares to 5 alternative apps you can switch to.

CollibraBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$600/yr$50/monthCollibra is a good fit if: you require enterprise-grade data governance with automated lineage across complex cloud and on-premise data estates.
Data.WorldWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$2,100/yrData.World is a good fit if: you need to establish unified data governance with automated metadata harvesting and lineage tracking.
Ibm Watso...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$2,300/yrIbm Watson Knowledge Catalog is a good fit if: you require AI-powered metadata management and unified data governance across distributed data estates.
Informati...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Informatica Cloud Data Catalog is a good fit if: you need AI-driven metadata scanning across complex hybrid cloud environments with enterprise governance.
Microsoft...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$60/yrMicrosoft Purview is a good fit if: your enterprise requires automated sensitive data discovery across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments with strict compliance mandates.

Collibra and Data.World selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Alation

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Standard

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Collibra

$1,800

Data Consumer ($50/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Data.World

$2,100

Enterprise

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Alation

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Collibra

--

After $75,000 estimated migration cost.

Data.World

--

After $45,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Alation

--

Collibra

75/100

Essential for Data Governance teams, overkill for small analytics groups

Data.World

72/100

Perfect for data governance teams, excessive for simple file sharing

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Alation

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Collibra

high

Collibra is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 16 weeks and $75,000 one-time cost.

Data.World

high

Data.World is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 12 weeks and $45,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Alation

4.4/5.0

487 reviews

Collibra

4.2/5.0

350 reviews

Data.World

--

184 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Alation

No migration needed

Collibra

16 weeks

High

Collibra is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 16 weeks and $75,000 one-time cost.

Data.World

12 weeks

High

Data.World is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 12 weeks and $45,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Alation

--

Collibra

$75,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Data.World

$45,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Alation

100%

Supports 150 native integrations.

Collibra

100%

Supports 185 native integrations.

Data.World

57%

Supports 85 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Alation

100%

Collibra

80%

Data.World

85%

CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Alation
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAA
Collibra
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Data.World
SOC 2GDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Alation

You already standardize on this app.

Collibra

You require enterprise-grade data governance with automated lineage across complex cloud and on-premise data estates

Data.World

You need to establish unified data governance with automated metadata harvesting and lineage tracking

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Alation

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Collibra

You lack dedicated data stewards, have limited governance budget, or only need simple cloud-native cataloging

Data.World

You lack dedicated data stewards or only need basic cloud storage without governance controls

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