Side by side
Atlas vs Grai
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 APILinuxMac+3
Atlas covers schema planning, migration validation, and execution, with a free core and proprietary advanced features. Consider database-driver coverage and usage-based charges when assessing Pro.
Visit Atlas Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Grai combines lineage, change-triggered validation and CI/CD alerts across listed data systems. Check the alpha status of its Looker connector and review its stated data collection practices.
Visit GraiThe facts
| Atlas | Grai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Atlas Schema Monitoring Pro: $39 per database a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atlasgo.io | grai.io |
| On data lineage tools | #2 of 43 | #6 of 43 |
Atlas: what it does well
- Compares current databases with desired schemas.
- Can lint migrations and run safety checks.
- Starter is free to use.
- Integrates with several CI/CD services.
- Supports self-hosted deployment.
What to know first
- Pro requires a license after its 30-day trial.
- Pro has usage-based pipeline and database charges.
- Starter has limited inspection, diffing, and database support.
Grai: what it does well
- Builds column-level lineage across warehouses and production services.
- Validation tests run when upstream sources change.
- GitHub Actions can alert CI/CD workflows to production changes.
- Self-hosting examples cover Docker Compose and Kubernetes.
- Grai Cloud is available to run for free.
What to know first
- Looker connector is marked alpha.
- Privacy policy says email, cookies and usage data are collected.
- The privacy policy does not guarantee absolute security.