Apache Atlas vs Databricks Unity Catalog
| Apache Atlas | Databricks Unity Catalog | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Automated discovery | Yes | Yes |
| Column-level lineage | Yes | Yes |
| Pipeline lineage | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | self-hosted | hybrid |
| Impact analysis | — | Yes |
| Report lineage | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Data Lineage Tools. On Freedom251, Apache Atlas scores higher on our published basis.