Apache Atlas
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Atlas | OvalEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods include file credentials, Kerberos, LDAP or Active Directory, Keycloak OpenID Connect/OAuth2 and PAM. | OvalEdge documentation describes role-based access and authentication using username and password or Active Directory and Okta, with SAML single sign-on for Okta. |
| Deployment | The repository provides Docker build instructions and produces server, source and multiple hook distribution archives. | OvalEdge documents deployment on cloud container platforms, cloud virtual machines, and on-premises Linux or Windows environments. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Lineage | Atlas provides a web lineage view and REST operations for reading and updating lineage. | OvalEdge builds lineage by parsing source code such as SQL, PL/SQL, and XML, and supports upstream and downstream impact analysis. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
OvalEdge plans
- Tailored quotePriced 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 OvalEdge if…
OvalEdge is designed for lean governance teams operating enterprise-scale data governance. It suits organizations needing cataloging, lineage, impact analysis, access controls, and flexible deployment.