Is DataGalaxy a full alternative to Atlan?

Yes. DataGalaxy offers the full range of data catalog, governance, lineage, glossary, and collaboration capabilities — with a stronger focus on usability and cross-team adoption.

How does DataGalaxy differ in terms of user experience?

Our platform is built for business and data teams alike — with a cleaner UI, guided onboarding, and intuitive search that make adoption easier across the organization.

Can I migrate from Atlan to DataGalaxy?

Yes. Our team can support you in migrating metadata, glossary terms, and lineage. We’ve helped clients transition from legacy tools with minimal disruption.

Does DataGalaxy integrate with the same tools as Atlan?

In most cases, yes — including Snowflake, Power BI, Databricks, and more. If a connector isn’t available, we support custom integrations via API.

What makes DataGalaxy easier to adopt than Atlan?

DataGalaxy is designed for collaboration-first governance — with faster deployment, lower training overhead, and role-based navigation tailored for real workflows.

Atlan Alternative & Competitor: DataGalaxy vs. Atlan

“ DataGalaxy’s data catalog provides a centralized, easy-to-use platform for managing and organizing data assets, which can greatly improve efficiency and productivity for data teams ”

Faouzi C.Data Governance Manager

“ It is a central repository for all our data. In the realm of data quality, DataGalaxy is our strategic partner. It’s like a microscope revealing hidden imperfections. With its intuitive features, we can optimize processes and manage risks proactively. Its seamless collaboration tools ensure that data quality is a collective effort. DataGalaxy isn’t just a tool; it’s the maestro of our data’s symphony. ”

Aurelie D.Data Quality Department Manager

4.5

“ We were looking for a product that would allow us to visualize complex data lineages and DataGalaxy stood out not only in its UI but also in the fact that it was relatively easy to install in our cloud account and because it has APIs to manage content inside of Data Galaxy. ”

Daniel N.Senior Manager of Data Engineering

“ Ergonomy for the end users and data community. Very easy to install and customize. Very useful for our company to deploy a data culture. DataGalaxy is very competitive regarding the price. ”

Louis-Alban R.Data Governance Leader

4.9

DataGalaxy is rated higher for ease of use according to Gartner Peer Insights with a rating of 4.9 stars. DataGalaxy offers a straightforward set-up process, intuitive interface, and pre-built connectors for popular data sources, simplifying data connection and cataloging.

4.1

Atlan’s interface is customizable but requires a higher level of technical know-how and lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.   Due to its customization options, there might be variability in data management practices across different teams, potentially affecting overall data quality and consistency

DataGalaxy offers several collaboration features for teams to work together (tasks, comments) on data-related tasks. A unique web browser plug-in 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.

4.4

Atlan offers several features for team collaboration, enhancing collective data management efforts. However the lack of workflow and step by step might definitely slow down the data catalog adoption.

DataGalaxy offers customer support through an online help center, which includes a knowledge base, FAQs, and tutorials. 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.

4.3

Technical Support Limitations: There are reports from customers of limited support for more technical issues. Documentation Quality: Users have expressed concerns about the tool’s documentation not being up-to-date or helpful for resolving technical issues.

Cloud native architecture allows for easy scalability with business needs. DataGalaxy can seamlessly adapt to the changing needs of an organization and provides consistent performance even as the data landscape expands.

Integration challenges: Users have reported difficulties integrating Atlan with various cloud environments, especially in complex hybrid setups. Additional Costs: The cloud-based deployment model may lead to extra expenses for organizations with significant data volumes or intricate integration requirements.

DataGalaxy offers flexible pricing options for their data catalog solution and offers a quote-based pricing model based on the specific needs of each organization. Customers mentions that DataGalaxy is considerably more affordable solution according to some customer reviews.

The Atlan Active Metadata Platform pricing information provided below outlines the total costs for different subscription durations, including access for 5 admins and 5 members. The subscription costs are $120,000 for 12 months, $220,000 for 24 months, and $340,000 for 36 months. Please be aware that additional taxes or fees may apply (source) Also, additional costs apply for readers and connectors.


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