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Alation

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Data catalog and intelligence.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Alation
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Data Teams
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Redwood City, CA, USA

What is Alation?

Alation is a data governance tool from Alation. Alation is a data-catalog and intelligence platform for discovery, governance, and analytics enablement.

Alation uses subscription pricing. Custom.

It's best suited to enterprise, data-teams and runs on Web, Api.

Standout strengths include mature catalog, search + lineage, governance. Worth weighing: enterprise pricing.

Alation pricing

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Pros

  • Mature catalog
  • Search + lineage
  • Governance

Cons

  • Enterprise pricing

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Frequently asked questions

What is Alation?

Alation is a data-catalog and intelligence platform for discovery, governance, and analytics enablement.

How much does Alation cost?

Alation is subscription-priced.

Does Alation have a free trial?

Alation does not advertise a free trial.

What platforms does Alation support?

Alation is available on Web, Api.