Side by side
Apache Atlas vs Atlan Lakehouse
Both stand on data lineage tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose Apache Atlas if your team needs open-source metadata governance, lineage, and classification controls in a self-hosted environment. Consider another option if your deployment cannot accommodate building and packaging Atlas for an environment with HBase and Solr.
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Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
Atlan Lakehouse combines metadata context, search, and multiple access methods for enterprise AI systems. Buyers need to contact sales for pricing, and the self-deployed runtime has additional licensing and enablement requirements.
Visit Atlan LakehouseThe facts
| Apache Atlas | Atlan Lakehouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atlas.apache.org | atlan.com |
| On data lineage tools | #1 of 43 | #25 of 43 |
Apache Atlas: what it does well
- Define metadata types, entities, and relationships.
- Propagate classifications through data lineage.
- Search by type, classification, attribute, or free text.
- Fine-grained controls cover entities and classification operations.
- REST endpoints cover metadata, lineage, and discovery.
What to know first
- Deployment involves an environment with HBase and Solr.
- Requires installing and operating server software.
Atlan Lakehouse: what it does well
- Context is available through MCP, A2A, SQL, and APIs
- Native connectors include Snowflake, BigQuery, and Tableau
- Source data stays in its original systems
- 24/7 support is documented
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- No free trial is offered
- Self-deployed runtime needs additional enablement and licensing
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