Alation Data Lineage
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VisitAlation Data Lineage vs Atlas
What both publish
| Fact | Alation Data Lineage | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2021. |
| Integrations | Alation says it offers more than 120 connectors, including connectors for databases and BI platforms, and supports custom connector development through its Open Connector Framework SDK. | Official integrations include Kubernetes Operator, Terraform Provider, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Bitbucket Pipes and Azure DevOps. |
| Support | Alation offers product demonstrations and directs prospective customers to contact its sales team for pricing and product information. | The pricing page lists GitHub and Discord support for Starter, business-hours support for Pro, and a custom SLA for Enterprise. |
Alation Data Lineage plans
- Alation Data LineagePriced on request
Atlas plans
- Atlas StarterFree
- Atlas Pro (Team)$9 a month
- Atlas Schema Monitoring$39 a month
- Atlas Schema Monitoring Pro$39 a month
- Atlas Pipelines Pro$59 a month
- Atlas EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Alation Data Lineage if…
It suits technical and non-technical users who need searchable lineage paths or visual data-flow maps. Teams assessing downstream effects of source changes may find its impact views useful.
Pick Atlas if…
Atlas suits teams managing database schema changes through migration workflows, safety checks, and CI/CD integrations. Its Starter and Pro options differ in database support and cost structure.