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