Apache Atlas
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Atlas | Grai |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The repository provides Docker build instructions and produces server, source and multiple hook distribution archives. | The project says it is open source and can be self-hosted, including with Docker Compose or Kubernetes examples and Helm charts. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2021 |
| Integrations | Documented metadata sources include Hive, Sqoop, Falcon, Storm and HBase. | Listed connectors include Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, dbt, Fivetran, flat files, Metabase, and Looker (alpha). |
| Lineage | Atlas provides a web lineage view and REST operations for reading and updating lineage. | Grai says it can automatically build column-level lineage across warehouses and production services. |
| Purpose | Apache Atlas provides open metadata management and governance capabilities to catalog, classify, govern, and support collaboration around data assets. | Grai describes itself as a data lineage tool for understanding and testing how data relates across databases, warehouses, APIs, and dashboards. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
Grai plans
- Grai CloudFree
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 Grai if…
Grai is aimed at people who need to trace and test connections among data systems and applications. It may suit teams seeking open-source, self-hosted deployment or a free cloud option.