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At a Glance
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Star Rating
(21)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Star Rating
(19)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that IBM Knowledge Catalog excels in its Search functionality, scoring 8.6, while Cloudera Data Platform shines even brighter with a score of 9.2, indicating a more robust search capability that users find essential for data discovery.
  • Reviewers mention that Cloudera Data Platform offers superior Data Quality and Cleansing features, achieving a score of 9.4 compared to IBM Knowledge Catalog's 7.9, highlighting its effectiveness in ensuring data integrity.
  • G2 users note that Cloudera's Data Transformation capabilities are particularly strong, with a score of 9.7, while IBM Knowledge Catalog lags behind at 7.6, suggesting that users may find Cloudera more efficient for transforming data into usable formats.
  • Users on G2 emphasize the importance of Machine Learning Recommendations, where Cloudera Data Platform scores an impressive 9.5, compared to IBM Knowledge Catalog's 7.5, indicating a more advanced AI-driven approach to data insights.
  • Reviewers say that both platforms perform well in Data Lineage, but Cloudera Data Platform leads with a score of 8.8 versus IBM Knowledge Catalog's 8.3, suggesting that users may find Cloudera's tracking of data flow more comprehensive.
  • Users report that IBM Knowledge Catalog's Natural Language Query feature is highly rated at 9.1, showcasing its user-friendly interface for querying data, while Cloudera Data Platform does not have a comparable feature, which may appeal to users looking for intuitive data interaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudera Data Platform
No pricing available
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Lite Plan (SaaS)
Free Trial
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Free Trial
Cloudera Data Platform
No trial information available
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
19
8.5
10
Ease of Use
8.1
20
8.7
10
Ease of Setup
8.0
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.8
10
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
19
7.7
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
21
7.4
9
Features by Category
Machine Learning Data CatalogHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
9.0
127
7.8
79
Data Governance
8.8
10
8.6
7
8.8
8
7.4
7
8.8
8
8.3
5
Data Preparation
9.2
10
8.6
7
9.4
9
7.9
7
9.7
10
7.6
7
8.9
9
8.1
7
Collaboration
8.5
8
7.4
7
8.9
9
7.6
7
8.9
9
7.5
6
9.1
9
7.5
6
Artificial Intelligence
9.5
10
7.5
6
9.1
9
Feature Not Available
8.7
9
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.9
48
Not enough data
Data Management
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Analytics
6.4
6
Not enough data
Security
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Cloudera Data Platform and IBM Knowledge Catalog are categorized as Machine Learning Data Catalog
Unique Categories
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform is categorized as Data Fabric
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
47.6%
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Computer Software
19.0%
Pharmaceuticals
9.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.5%
Financial Services
9.5%
Other
28.6%
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Computer Software
20.0%
Education Management
13.3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
6.7%
Oil & Energy
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Cloudera Data Platform is like a super-smart organizer for data, helping companies handle lots of information easily and securely. It works well with big data and lets businesses analyze and use their data smartly, making decisions based on facts.

Most Helpful Critical Review
KD
Kenneth D.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Things are mentioned. It does provide flexibility in managing data across platforms there needs improvements in terms of integration. The security measures are not decent. The platform is free to download and use the lack of customer support is difficult...

IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

Advanced my undersatnding ot the catalog

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

IBM Watson knowledge catalog was poorly designed by a group of underpaid developers and marketed by well-compensated demon-vipers.

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Discussions
Cloudera Data Platform
Cloudera Data Platform Discussions
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Cloudera Data Platform has no discussions with answers
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog Discussions
What is IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog?
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Watson® Knowledge Catalog is a cloud-based enterprise metadata repository that lets you catalog your knowledge and analytics assets, including machine...Read more
To what regions can you deploy Watson Knowledge Catalog?
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
If you have regional data restrictions, you can deploy WKC On Cloud to the following cities: Dallas, London, Frankfurt, or Tokyo.Read more
Do I need to move my data into Watson Knowledge Catalog?
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
No You can keep your data in its existing repositories. Watson Knowledge Catalog stores the metadata of your assets.Read more