DataGalaxy
vs. Select Star

• DataGalaxy is rated higher for ease of use according to Gartner Peer Insights with a rating of 4.9 stars based on 46 reviews​​.
• Offers a straightforward setup 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

• Some users have found Select Star's interface to be moderately user-friendly, but it may still require some time to get fully accustomed to its navigation and features.
• A few users have expressed concerns about a slight learning curve when using Select Star, particularly for beginners who might need additional guidance to leverage its full potential.
• While Select Star generally offers an intuitive experience, there have been occasional feedback regarding certain aspects of the platform's design, which users found less than ideal.

• • DataGalaxy offers customer support through an online help center, which includes a knowledge base, FAQs, and tutorials.
  • The company also 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.
  • DataGalayx launched a portal for customers (Users Voice) to submit ideas for improvements, responding within a 2 to 3 day timeframe​.
  
  

• Customer support from Select Star has been satisfactory for many users, but there have been a few instances where response times were slower than expected for resolving certain issues.
• While Select Star's customer support team is generally helpful, a few users have mentioned occasional instances where the solutions provided did not fully address their concerns.
• Some users have found that the platform's knowledge base could be more comprehensive, as they encountered difficulties finding answers to specific queries without direct assistance.

• DataGalaxy offers several collaboration features for teams to work together on data-related tasks
• Unique web browser plugin 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
• Campaigns & Worflow Module: ensure expert management of your data with custom workflows and real-time collaboration to simplify complex data governance processes and ensure quick,

• While Select Star does support collaboration, some users have reported minor limitations in terms of real-time collaboration features, which may not be as robust as expected.
• Collaboration within Select Star's environment is generally adequate, but a few users have mentioned that they encountered occasional challenges when trying to share and collaborate on certain datasets.
• While Select Star facilitates teamwork to some extent, a few users have expressed a desire for more advanced collaborative functionalities to further enhance their collaborative efforts.
  
  

• 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.

• Select Star's cloud-native architecture provides scalability and flexibility, but some users have experienced occasional performance hiccups during peak usage times.
• While Select Star benefits from cloud capabilities, a few users have expressed a desire for more integration options with specific cloud service providers.
• Some users have reported instances of minor technical issues related to the cloud-native features, which required additional troubleshooting.

• Data Warehouses & Databases: Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Azure Synapse, among others​.
• Data Visualization: PowerBI, Looker, Tableau Server, Qlik Sense, etc​.
• Data Processing and 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

Select Star integrates with several data management and analytics platforms:

• Databases: Includes Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Databricks, and Postgres for data discovery and lineage.
• Business Intelligence Tools: Tableau, Looker, Mode Analytics, PowerBI, Sigma Computing, Metabase, and Sisense for enhanced data navigation and lineage.
• ETL / ELT: dbt for data provenance tracing and management​.

• 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

• Select Star offers a variety of pricing plans, starting at $270 per month. The pricing plans are based on the number of users and the amount of data stored.
• A few users have faced challenges with managing their expenses, as they found that additional costs for certain advanced features were not as transparently communicated upfront.