DataGalaxy
vs. Alation

• DataGalaxy is rated higher for ease of use according to Gartner Peer Insights with a rating of 4.9 stars based on 46 reviews​​.
• DataGalaxy offers a straightforward set-up process, intuitive interface, and pre-built connectors for popular data sources, simplifying data connection and cataloging.
• The guided onboarding process helps users to get started quickly, reducing the learning curve.
  
  "DataGalay  boasts a user-friendly interface that is both intuitive and efficient, streamlining the data governance process."
  Julien B - Product Owner

• Alation has a rating of 8.5 for ease of use on G2, indicating that users find it relatively easy to navigate and use​​.
• On Capterra, Alation has a rating of 4.5 stars based on 159 reviews, suggesting a good level of user satisfaction regarding ease of use.
• However, despite the positive ratings, some reviewers have found DataGalaxy easier to use, set up, and administer when compared to Alation​

• DataGalaxy offers several collaboration features for teams to work together on data-related tasks
• A unique web browser plug-in allows users to comment on and share data assets directly from their web browser
• Integrates with popular collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams
• Collaboration in data governance: DataGalaxy enables business and IT collaboration in the governance of data. This collaborative approach helps in monitoring data across the enterprise, which in turn, contributes to better business outcomes
  
  

• Alation also supports collaborative data governance by providing a shared environment for data discovery and analysis.
• Alation offers features like collaborative analytics, a shared SQL editor, and the ability to comment on and share queries and datasets.
  By leveraging machine learning, Alation helps to automate many aspects of data governance, making collaboration more efficient and effective.
  
  

• • • DataGalaxy offers customer support through an online help center, which includes a knowledge base, FAQs, and tutorials.
    • DataGalaxy provides email support and has a dedicated support team that works with customers to resolve issues.
    • DataGalaxy's customer support team is known for being responsive and providing personalized support to customers.
    
    
  
  

• Alation also provides multiple channels of support including email, phone, and a support portal for ticket submissions and knowledge base access.
• They offer training and educational resources to help customers get the most out of their platform.
• Similar to Collibra, Alation may also offer dedicated account managers or customer success managers to ensure customers achieve their desired outcomes with the platform.

• Cloud native architecture allows for easy scalability with business needs
• Built on microservices and containerization technologies to handle increasing workloads
• Can seamlessly adapt to the changing needs of an organization
• Provides consistent performance even as the data landscape expands

• Cloud-native architecture: Alation can be deployed in the cloud, utilizing a cloud-native architecture which allows for better scalability and flexibility.
• Integration with cloud data sources: Alation supports integration with various cloud data sources and data warehouses, allowing organizations to manage and catalog their data wherever it resides.
• Support for cloud-based analytics: Alation facilitates cloud-based analytics by integrating with cloud-based data visualization and analytics platforms.

DataGalaxy offers a substantial library of ready-to-go connectors for a variety of data platforms:

• Data warehouses & databases: Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Azure Synapse, among others​.
• Data visualization: PowerBI, Looker, Tableau Server, Qlik Sense, etc​.
• Data processing & others: Amazon Glue, Azure Data Lake, Teradata, Vertica, and more​.
• CRM and NoSQL: Hubspot, Salesforce, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc​.
• Custom integrations: Excel, CSV, and others for custom data integration needs

• Alation provides various connectors and integrations to enable data governance and management:

  • Database: Alation provides connectors for a variety of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server among others.
  • Big data: Connectors for big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, and Spark are also provided by Alation.
  • Cloud data source: Alation supports connections to cloud data sources like Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
  • BI Tools: Integration with BI tools like Tableau and Power BI is facilitated through connectors provided by Alation.

• DataGalaxy offers flexible pricing options for their data catalog solution
• Provides a quote-based pricing model based on the specific needs of each organization
• Appears to be a considerably more affordable solution according to some customer reviews.
• Free readers and connectors

• Alation's pricing starts at $60,000 for one year. (source: AWS Marketplace).
• For an organization with 300 Alation users, the annual cost is $246,000, escalating in Year 2 and 3. Costs cover server subscription and vary with user count and license types: Contributors, Consumers, and Collaborators. (source: The Total Economic Impact™ Of The Alation Data Catalog)