Apache Atlas
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Atlas | Spline |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The repository provides Docker build instructions and produces server, source and multiple hook distribution archives. | Components are available as Docker containers and JAR or WAR artifacts, and the server can run in a standard Java environment. |
| Purpose | Apache Atlas provides open metadata management and governance capabilities to catalog, classify, govern, and support collaboration around data assets. | Spline is a free, open-source tool for automatically tracking data lineage and data pipeline structure. |
Apache Atlas plans
- Apache AtlasFree
Spline plans
- SplineFree
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 Spline if…
Spline suits teams that need to visualize data lineage from Spark or Python pipelines, including for documenting business logic or examining bottlenecks. It is a self-hosted option for users able to meet its ArangoDB requirement.