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At a Glance
Alation
Alation
Star Rating
(65)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Star Rating
(21)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Cloudera Data Platform
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Alation excels in its Data Discovery capabilities, scoring 9.0, while Cloudera Data Platform follows closely with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Alation's intuitive search functionality makes it easier to find relevant data quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Cloudera Data Platform shines in Data Transformation, achieving a score of 9.7, compared to Alation's 7.2. Users on G2 highlight Cloudera's robust ETL tools that streamline data preparation processes.
  • G2 users note that Alation's Business Glossary feature is highly rated at 9.0, which helps organizations maintain a clear understanding of their data assets. In contrast, Cloudera's Business Glossary scores slightly lower at 8.9, with users mentioning it lacks some of the intuitive features found in Alation.
  • Users say that Alation's Quality of Support is a strong point, with a score of 8.7, while Cloudera Data Platform's support is rated at 7.7. Reviewers mention that Alation's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, which enhances the overall user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Cloudera Data Platform offers superior Machine Learning Recommendations, scoring 9.5 compared to Alation's 7.8. Users report that Cloudera's advanced analytics capabilities provide actionable insights that are beneficial for data-driven decision-making.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Alation's Data Lineage feature, scoring 7.8, is less robust than Cloudera's 8.8. Reviewers mention that Cloudera provides clearer visualizations of data flow, which aids in compliance and auditing processes.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alation
No pricing available
Cloudera Data Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Alation
Free Trial is available
Cloudera Data Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
47
8.2
19
Ease of Use
8.4
51
8.1
20
Ease of Setup
8.0
29
8.0
10
Ease of Admin
8.4
31
7.8
10
Quality of Support
8.7
42
7.7
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
34
8.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
51
8.3
21
Features by Category
Machine Learning Data CatalogHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.1
12
8.9
10
Data Governance
8.5
9
8.8
10
8.5
9
8.8
8
7.1
8
8.8
8
Data Preparation
9.1
11
9.2
10
8.0
10
9.4
9
7.2
9
9.7
10
7.0
9
8.9
9
Collaboration
8.8
8
8.5
8
8.3
9
8.9
9
9.0
10
8.9
9
8.3
9
9.1
9
Artificial Intelligence
7.8
10
9.5
10
7.5
10
9.1
9
7.6
9
8.7
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Administration
6.9
29
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
Management
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Compliance
7.9
29
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
Security
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
Data Quality
7.3
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
Maintainence
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
21
Not enough data
6.6
21
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Data Management
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Analytics
Not enough data
6.4
6
Security
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Agentic AI - Data Fabric
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Active Metadata ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
7.9
18
Not enough data
Data management
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alation
Alation
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Alation and Cloudera Data Platform are categorized as Machine Learning Data Catalog
Unique Categories
Alation
Alation is categorized as Active Metadata Management and Data Governance
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform is categorized as Data Fabric
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alation
Alation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
66.7%
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
47.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Alation
Alation
Financial Services
7.9%
Computer Software
7.9%
Retail
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Other
65.1%
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Computer Software
19.0%
Pharmaceuticals
9.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.5%
Financial Services
9.5%
Other
28.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Alation
Alation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CT
Christine T.
Verified User in Utilities

Once upon a time, when we used to work at the office, I worked at a satellite campus with no peers. I envied the analyst groups that all sat in pods, and they constantly helped each other and trained newbies. Leaning over and asking a question feels very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Without data custodians will require a large effort from the team to curate everything

Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Azam A.
AA
Azam A.
Verified User in Computer Software

The way it bundled useful big data technologies in one product and easy to install and use.

Most Helpful Critical Review
SE
Stephen E.
Verified User in Automotive

It is difficult to use and meets our expectations. Some aspects leave me unsatisfied. It does not solve data management problems its simplicity is primarily limited to work related tasks.

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Discussions
Alation
Alation Discussions
1. Metadata Management: The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure data catalog service allows users to manage and organize metadata for various data assets, making it easier to understand and utilize data across the organization. 2. Data Lineage: It provides data lineage capabilities, enabling users to track the origin and transformation of data as it moves through different systems and processes. 3. Data Discovery: The service offers data discovery features, allowing users to search and discover data assets using a variety of search criteria and filters, facilitating easier access to relevant data.
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Catalog service offers several capabilities to help organizations manage and govern their data assets. Here are three key...Read more
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Cloudera Data Platform
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