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Apache Atlas vs Collate
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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Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
Collate combines metadata connections, semantic context, lineage and AI capabilities, with several deployment choices. Consider the Free Tier’s asset limit and inactivity rule, as well as the separate license terms for the UI and connectors.
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| Apache Atlas | Collate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atlas.apache.org | getcollate.com |
| On data lineage tools | #1 of 43 | #3 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.
Collate: what it does well
- Offers more than 130 native connectors.
- Lineage tracing extends from source to dashboard.
- Free Tier includes five users and 500 data assets.
- Browser extension surfaces metadata inside BI tools.
- Supports private BYOC on AWS, GCP and Azure.
What to know first
- Free-tier clusters are reclaimed after four inactive weeks.
- Free Tier limits include 500 data assets.
- Collate UI and connectors use a Community License.
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