Atlan
AI-powered data catalog
Atlan is an active metadata platform that serves as a control plane for the modern data stack, providing unified data cataloging, discovery, lineage, governance, and collaboration across all your data assets. It enables data teams to find, understand, trust, and govern their data from a single platform.
Key Capabilities
Atlan offers comprehensive data cataloging and discovery with natural language search, automated data lineage that traces data flows from source to dashboard, and active data governance for managing granular access policies. The platform provides a Data Asset 360 view that gives complete context about any data asset including quality, usage, ownership, and business context. Deep integration with BI tools like Power BI and Looker enables discovery of data paths across the analytics layer. Embedded collaboration features let team members annotate, discuss, and document data assets directly within the platform.
Who Should Use Atlan
Atlan is built for data teams in mid-to-large organizations that need to organize, govern, and make their data stack discoverable. It is particularly valuable for data engineers managing complex data architectures, analytics leaders implementing data governance programs, and organizations where data discovery and tribal knowledge are bottlenecks to productivity.
Getting Started
Request a demo at atlan.com to see the platform in action. Atlan deploys by connecting to your existing data stack through metadata integrations. The platform automatically crawls and catalogs your data assets, builds lineage maps, and enables search and discovery. Configure governance policies, assign data ownership, and invite your team to collaborate.
Pricing & Accessibility: Atlan offers three editions: Standard for essential cataloging and governance, Enterprise with extended audit logs and API limits, and Business Critical with advanced security and premium support SLAs. All pricing is custom and based on the number of users, data volume, and features required. Available on AWS Marketplace.
Why Consider Atlan: Atlan provides a modern, user-friendly control plane for the entire data stack, combining cataloging, lineage, governance, and collaboration in a single platform. Its active metadata approach goes beyond passive cataloging by automatically enriching and connecting data context, making it easier for data teams to find, understand, and trust their data.
Pros
- Unified cataloging, lineage, governance, and collaboration in one platform
- Natural language search for intuitive data discovery
- Automated lineage tracing from source to dashboard
- Active metadata enrichment beyond passive cataloging
- Deep BI tool integration with Power BI and Looker
Cons
- Custom enterprise pricing with no public transparency
- Implementation requires significant initial setup and configuration
- May be overkill for smaller organizations with simple data stacks
Who is this for?
Data cataloging and discovery, automated data lineage, data governance and access control, data quality monitoring, metadata management, data asset documentation, cross-team data collaboration, and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Atlan
What is active metadata and how does Atlan use it?
Active metadata goes beyond passive cataloging by automatically enriching data assets with context such as usage patterns, quality scores, and lineage. Atlan uses active metadata to connect data context across your stack, making it easier for teams to find, understand, and trust their data.
What data platforms does Atlan integrate with?
Atlan integrates with a wide range of data platforms including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, dbt, Airflow, Looker, Power BI, Tableau, and many others across the modern data stack.
Is Atlan pricing publicly available?
No, Atlan offers custom pricing based on the number of users, data volume, and features required. They offer Standard, Enterprise, and Business Critical editions. Contact their sales team for a personalized quote.
Pricing
paid
Custom enterprise pricing
Details
APIYes
Open SourceNo
CollaborationYes
LanguagesEnglish
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations
SnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftDatabricksdbt+4 more
