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Compare Collibra and Google Cloud Data Catalog 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Collibra
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
Learn more about CollibraGoogle Cloud Data Catalog
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Data CatalogSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Collibra excels in its Data Transformation capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.1, while Google Cloud Data Catalog also performs well but slightly lags behind with a score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that Collibra's transformation features are particularly user-friendly and efficient for complex data sets.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Data Catalog shines in Metadata Management, achieving a high score of 9.1 compared to Collibra's 7.7. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface and robust features that make managing metadata straightforward and effective.
- Users say that Collibra's Data Quality Management features are less impressive, with a score of 6.9, while Google Cloud Data Catalog offers a better experience with a score of 8.3. Reviewers highlight that Google’s tools for data cleansing and quality checks are more comprehensive and easier to implement.
- G2 users report that Collibra's Business Glossary feature is highly rated at 8.4, providing a clear advantage over Google Cloud Data Catalog's score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that Collibra's glossary is particularly beneficial for organizations needing a centralized reference for data terms.
- Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud Data Catalog's Natural Language Query feature stands out with a score of 9.4, making it easier for users to interact with data using everyday language. In contrast, Collibra's capabilities in this area are less robust, leading to a less intuitive user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Collibra's Dynamic Data Masking feature, scoring 6.7, does not meet the expectations set by Google Cloud Data Catalog, which scores 8.3. Users report that Google’s masking capabilities are more effective in protecting sensitive data while maintaining usability.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Collibra
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Data Catalog
No pricing availableFree Trial
Collibra
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud Data Catalog
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
81
8.9
17
Ease of Use
8.1
83
8.7
17
Ease of Setup
7.8
62
8.3
10
Ease of Admin
8.0
63
8.5
8
Quality of Support
8.2
83
9.3
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
64
9.1
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
80
8.3
14
Features by Category
Data Governance
7.5
6
7.8
12
6.7
6
8.3
10
7.7
8
7.8
12
Data Preparation
7.7
8
8.9
12
6.4
7
8.7
10
Feature Not Available
9.1
9
Feature Not Available
9.1
9
Collaboration
7.6
7
8.7
10
7.7
8
8.9
12
8.1
8
8.5
9
7.7
8
9.1
11
Artificial Intelligence
7.1
7
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
9.4
8
Feature Not Available
8.8
10
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
7.4
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
59
Not enough data
6.8
57
Not enough data
Management
8.5
51
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
6.9
45
Not enough data
7.8
47
Not enough data
Compliance
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
7.4
44
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
Security
7.7
40
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
Data Quality
7.2
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Maintainence
6.7
35
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
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
8.4
33
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Management
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Collibra and Google Cloud Data Catalog are categorized as Machine Learning Data Catalog
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Data Catalog has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Collibra
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Data Catalog
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
11.7%
Pharmaceuticals
8.5%
Banking
8.5%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
6.4%
Other
58.5%
Computer Software
18.5%
Retail
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Other
40.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Collibra
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Carl V.
Verified User in Construction
It is highly customisable and easy to implement. The support team is great
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joshua R.
Verified User in Capital Markets
My dislike of Collibra would be that they do most of their work off shore.
Google Cloud Data Catalog
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishake G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Scalability and metadata can be made available as a service.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Carl V.
Verified User in Construction
It is highly customisable and easy to implement. The support team is great
Abhishake G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Scalability and metadata can be made available as a service.
Joshua R.
Verified User in Capital Markets
My dislike of Collibra would be that they do most of their work off shore.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Critical data elements? How to identify CDE.
2 comments
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There are a variety of criteria that may determine a data element to be critical. These criteria may include (but are not limited to) the following:
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