Alation
Data Engineering · Free + paid
Enterprise data intelligence platform
At a glance
- Made by
- Alation, Inc.
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
What is Alation?
Alation uses the Alation Intelligence Operating System (AIOS) to help a company's data apps and AI agents give accurate answers. It shows whether a wrong answer came from the data, the context, or the agent, and lets you fix it. It consists of a catalog, lineage, quality, curation, data products, a marketplace, an ontology, agents, connectors, an SDK, and more. It offers solutions such as agentic data governance, AI governance, and governed AI/BI.
- Data catalog
- Lineage
- Data quality
- Data products and marketplace
- Ontology
- Agents
- Connectors and SDK
- AI asset registration and proof of AI regulatory compliance (AI governance)
Who uses Alation and for what
- Automated governance for trustworthy AI and regulatory compliance
- AI/BI that gives the same metrics and the same answers no matter who asks
- Pipeline monitoring and issue tracing
Pricing
Open source + paid cloud-managed plans
공식 페이지는 기업용 상용 플랫폼(AIOS)과 상담 요청('Start a Conversation')만 안내하고 오픈소스나 공개 요금제가 없음
공식 페이지 확인 2026-10-14(산출 규칙 2026-10-15)
AI tools similar to Alation (alternatives)
Alation vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alation | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| Apache Atlas | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | No | — | No |
| DataHub | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | Yes | — | No |
| OpenMetadata | Free | 0 | 4 | Yes | — | No |
2 of these 4 tools have a free plan.
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Alation on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 24 AI tools in the Data Engineering field.
- Connected to 4 other tools — #8 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Alation for free?
Open source + paid cloud-managed plans. Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Alation?
Tools that do the same job, such as Apache Atlas, DataHub, OpenMetadata, Amundsen, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Alation in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.