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Alation

by Alation · Redwood City, United States · Since 2012

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Starting price
On request
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Free trial / plan
Not advertised
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.0
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What is Alation?

Alation is databases & data platforms from Alation, based in Redwood City, United States and has been building software since 2012. Data catalogue.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +14 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
  • −No permanently free plan
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise

Alation at a glance

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Alation features

As listed on Alation's official website.

  • See every AI asset. Across every platform
  • Map regulations to requirements. Automatically
  • Prove compliance on demand, not on deadline
  • Speak with an Alation Expert

Alation pricing

Entry price

On request

Quoted per organisation after a discovery call

How Alation charges. Alation prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on alation.com.

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Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms
Vendor
Alation
Headquarters
Redwood City, United States
Founded
2012
Pricing model
Quote-based
Starting price
On request
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India
No

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Alation — frequently asked questions

What is Alation?+

Alation is databases & data platforms by Alation. Data catalogue.

How much does Alation cost?+

Alation is priced on request. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Alation offer a free trial or free plan?+

Alation does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Alation made in India?+

No. Alation is developed by Alation in Redwood City, United States.

Who is Alation best suited for?+

Alation suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for databases & data platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Alation?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Alation deployed?+

Alation is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Alation · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2012 · 1 product in our catalogue

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