Apache Atlas
7.2#4 in data lineage toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitApache Atlas vs Progress Semaphore
Progress Semaphore
6.1#8 in metadata management softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache Atlas | Progress Semaphore |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The repository provides Docker build instructions and produces server, source and multiple hook distribution archives. | Semaphore can be deployed on-premises, as SaaS, on demand, or in a hybrid environment, and customers can license only the modules they need. |
| Founded | 2015 | 1981 |
| Integrations | Documented metadata sources include Hive, Sqoop, Falcon, Storm and HBase. | Progress documentation lists integration guides for MarkLogic, NiFi, OpenText, SharePoint Online, Sitecore, Solr, and WAND. |
| Purpose | Apache Atlas provides open metadata management and governance capabilities to catalog, classify, govern, and support collaboration around data assets. | Semaphore provides a semantic layer for generative AI intended to support explainable, relevant, and trustworthy outcomes. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
Progress Semaphore plans
- BusinessPriced on request
- DevelopmentPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced 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 Progress Semaphore if…
It suits organizations building AI applications that need to use enterprise information with semantic context. Teams can choose deployment environments and license only the modules they need.