OpenMetadata
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What both publish
| Fact | OpenMetadata | OvalEdge |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The deployment security guide lists Google, Okta, custom OIDC, Auth0, Azure, Amazon Cognito, and OneLogin identity providers, and says simultaneous use of multiple authentication mechanisms is unsupported. | 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 | Users can deploy OpenMetadata in their own environment, try a live sandbox with demo data, or sign up for a free cloud service with their own data. | OvalEdge documents deployment on cloud container platforms, cloud virtual machines, and on-premises Linux or Windows environments. |
| Security | The documentation describes Fernet encryption for stored passwords and connection secrets, SSL/TLS connections, and external secrets manager support. | The maker's privacy policy says it takes steps to protect personal data, while noting that no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. |
OpenMetadata plans
- OpenMetadata (self-hosted)Free
OvalEdge plans
- Tailored quotePriced on request
Pick OpenMetadata if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.