Alation Data Lineage
5.3#35 in data lineage toolsWebAPISelf-hosted
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Coalesce Catalog
7.5#2 in data lineage toolsFrom $150 a monthFree planWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | Alation Data Lineage | Coalesce Catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| 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. | Catalog integrations include warehouses and databases such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Salesforce; BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Sigma, Qlik Sense, and Metabase; Airflow, dbt, Fivetran, Monte Carlo, Soda, Slack, Gmail, Okta, and Google SSO. |
| Purpose | Maps data flows, transformations, and dependencies so users can trace data from source to destination. | Coalesce Catalog connects across the data stack, documents assets with AI, and keeps lineage, ownership, and definitions current automatically. |
Alation Data Lineage plans
- Alation Data LineagePriced on request
Coalesce Catalog plans
- DeveloperFree
- Starter$150 a month
- Business CriticalPriced on request
- 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 Coalesce Catalog if…
Coalesce Catalog suits data engineers and analysts who need searchable documentation, lineage, and governance across connected data systems. Its organization-wide design is intended for people to use without training, while the integrations and API support teams managing varied platforms.