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Compare Alation and Collibra 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (73.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Alation
Star Rating
(65)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(96)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Alation excels in User Access Management with a score of 8.5, while Collibra lags behind at 7.5. Reviewers mention that Alation's intuitive interface makes it easier to manage user permissions effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Alation's Dynamic Data Masking feature is rated at 8.5, significantly outperforming Collibra's 6.7. Users say this capability is crucial for maintaining data privacy and compliance, making Alation a preferred choice for organizations focused on data security.
- G2 users highlight that Alation's Data Discovery functionality is rated at 8.7, compared to Collibra's 8.3. Users report that Alation's advanced search capabilities allow for quicker and more efficient data retrieval, enhancing productivity.
- Users on G2 mention that Collibra shines in Data Lineage with a score of 8.1, slightly better than Alation's 7.8. Reviewers say that Collibra provides clearer visualizations of data flow, which is essential for understanding data transformations.
- Reviewers mention that Alation's Quality of Support is rated at 8.7, higher than Collibra's 8.2. Users report that Alation's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which significantly enhances the user experience.
- Users say that Collibra's Data Mapping features, particularly the automated mapping, are rated at 8.3, while Alation's is slightly lower at 8.1. Reviewers mention that Collibra's automation capabilities streamline the data integration process, making it a strong contender for organizations with complex data environments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alation
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No pricing availableFree Trial
Alation
Free Trial is available
Collibra
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
47
8.4
81
Ease of Use
8.4
51
8.1
83
Ease of Setup
8.0
29
7.8
62
Ease of Admin
8.4
31
8.0
63
Quality of Support
8.7
42
8.2
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
34
8.7
64
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
51
9.4
80
Features by Category
Data Governance
8.5
9
7.5
6
8.5
9
6.7
6
7.1
8
7.7
8
Data Preparation
9.1
11
7.7
8
8.0
10
6.4
7
7.2
9
Feature Not Available
7.0
9
Feature Not Available
Collaboration
8.8
8
7.6
7
8.3
9
7.7
8
9.0
10
8.1
8
8.3
9
7.7
8
Artificial Intelligence
7.8
10
7.1
7
7.5
10
Feature Not Available
7.6
9
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Administration
6.9
29
7.4
50
7.8
31
Feature Not Available
7.2
30
7.7
59
7.3
30
6.8
57
Management
8.4
30
8.5
51
8.7
30
8.3
47
7.4
29
7.3
39
7.2
30
6.9
45
7.8
28
7.8
47
Compliance
7.9
29
7.7
45
7.9
30
7.7
50
7.7
27
7.4
44
7.6
30
7.6
40
Security
7.7
27
7.7
40
7.7
27
7.9
47
7.6
29
7.7
34
Data Quality
7.3
28
7.2
35
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
29
7.5
36
Maintainence
7.5
27
6.7
35
7.1
26
7.6
39
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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.6
17
Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
6.4
7
Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Data management
8.5
17
8.4
33
7.6
17
7.4
29
8.7
17
7.8
30
8.0
15
7.7
34
9.0
17
8.2
28
Reporting
7.5
16
7.5
27
Feature Not Available
7.7
25
7.6
13
7.7
33
Generative AI
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
9
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.9
14
Management
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alation and Collibra are categorized as Active Metadata Management, Data Governance, and Machine Learning Data Catalog
Unique Categories
Alation has no unique categories
Collibra is categorized as SAP Store, Sensitive Data Discovery, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Data Subject Access Request (DSAR), Data Privacy Management, Data Quality, and Data Fabric
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Collibra
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Financial Services
11.7%
Pharmaceuticals
8.5%
Banking
8.5%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
6.4%
Other
58.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Alation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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 in Information Technology and Services
Reporting, Visulization option for Custom development
Collibra
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chuck G.
Verified User in Automotive
I like that so many administrative tasks can be done by us, rather than having to have Collibra perform them.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
Unfortunately, there are several weak points of Collibra. Very technical and not intuitive User Interface heavily impacts the end user's experience. All people without technical knowledge have many issues at the beginning of their Collibra journey which...
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...
Chuck G.
Verified User in Automotive
I like that so many administrative tasks can be done by us, rather than having to have Collibra perform them.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Reporting, Visulization option for Custom development
Verified User in Retail
Unfortunately, there are several weak points of Collibra. Very technical and not intuitive User Interface heavily impacts the end user's experience. All people without technical knowledge have many issues at the beginning of their Collibra journey which...
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Discussions
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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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