Apache Atlas
7.2#4 in data lineage toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitApache Atlas vs Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft Defender for Business
7.5#1 in data security posture management softwareAndroidiOSAPImacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache Atlas | Microsoft Defender for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Documented metadata sources include Hive, Sqoop, Falcon, Storm and HBase. | The product integrates with Microsoft 365 Lighthouse and can work with remote monitoring and management tools and professional services automation software. |
| Purpose | Apache Atlas provides open metadata management and governance capabilities to catalog, classify, govern, and support collaboration around data assets. | Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other threats. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
Microsoft Defender for Business plans
- Microsoft Entra Internet Access$5 a month
- Microsoft Entra Suite$12 a month
- Microsoft Defender for Business$3
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 Microsoft Defender for Business if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.