Apache Atlas
7.3#1 in data catalog softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Atlan Lakehouse
5.6#4 in data catalog softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Apache Atlas | Atlan Lakehouse |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The repository provides Docker build instructions and produces server, source and multiple hook distribution archives. | Atlan describes itself as cloud-first, recommends single-tenant SaaS, and lists AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as hosting options. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2020 |
| Integrations | Documented metadata sources include Hive, Sqoop, Falcon, Storm and HBase. | Atlan lists native connectors for data platforms, databases, BI tools, ETL pipelines, orchestrators, and data quality tools, including Snowflake, BigQuery, Tableau, dbt, and Airflow. |
| Purpose | Apache Atlas provides open metadata management and governance capabilities to catalog, classify, govern, and support collaboration around data assets. | Atlan describes Context Lakehouse as its knowledge architecture for storing, managing, and serving the context AI agents need to operate at enterprise scale. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
Atlan Lakehouse plans
- Atlan Context LakehousePriced on request
Pick Apache Atlas if…
Atlas suits teams that need to catalog, classify, search, and govern metadata across data assets. It may also suit organizations seeking lineage access through a UI and REST APIs.
Pick Atlan Lakehouse if…
Atlan Context Lakehouse is aimed at enterprises building AI systems and the teams supporting AI agents. It may suit organizations that need context accessible across data tools and APIs while keeping source data in its systems.