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Alation
Alation
(65)
4.4 out of 5
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Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
(20)
4.6 out of 5
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
By Microsoft
At a Glance
Alation
Alation
Star Rating
(65)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Star Rating
(20)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Alation vs Microsoft Purview Data Governance

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft Purview Data Governance easier to use and set up. However, Alation is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Alation overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Microsoft Purview Data Governance meets the needs of their business better than Alation.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Alation is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Alation over Microsoft Purview Data Governance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alation
No pricing available
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
No pricing available
Free Trial
Alation
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
47
8.4
15
Ease of Use
8.4
51
8.6
15
Ease of Setup
8.0
29
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
8.4
31
8.1
7
Quality of Support
8.7
42
8.3
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
34
8.6
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
51
9.2
15
Features by Category
Machine Learning Data CatalogHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.1
130
Not enough data
Data Governance
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Data Preparation
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data GovernanceHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
7.6
576
Not enough data
Administration
6.9
29
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
Management
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
30
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Compliance
7.9
29
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.6
30
Not enough data
Security
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
Data Quality
7.3
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
Maintainence
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Active Metadata ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.1
112
Not enough data
Data management
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Digital Communications GovernanceHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Policy Management - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Surveillance - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics and Reporting - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance Management - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alation
Alation
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Alation and Microsoft Purview Data Governance share no categories
Unique Categories
Alation
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance is categorized as Digital Communications Governance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alation
Alation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
7.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
66.7%
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Alation
Alation
Financial Services
7.9%
Computer Software
7.9%
Retail
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.3%
Other
65.1%
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.0%
Information Services
5.0%
Other
45.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Alation
Alation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CT
Christine T.
Verified User in Utilities

Once upon a time, when we used to work at the office, I worked at a satellite campus with no peers. I envied the analyst groups that all sat in pods, and they constantly helped each other and trained newbies. Leaning over and asking a question feels very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Without data custodians will require a large effort from the team to curate everything

Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gary S.
GS
Gary S.
Verified User in Consumer Goods

I love the preview feaures of Azure. I'm not an expert by any means but integrating Azure with the rest of my ERP allows for quick and easy management of my business

Most Helpful Critical Review
Pouria M.
PM
Pouria M.
Verified User in Information Services

its expensive, customer support is not good, its sometimes complicated.but it s one of the best tool to help company to manage and secure their data

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Discussions
Alation
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Which three are capabilities of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure data catalog service?
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Jaydip B.
JB
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Catalog service offers several capabilities to help organizations manage and govern their data assets. Here are three key...Read more
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