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Atlan vs OneTrust DataGovernance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Atlan
Ranking in Data Governance
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OneTrust DataGovernance
Ranking in Data Governance
13th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Atlan is 2.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneTrust DataGovernance is 2.0%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Atlan2.3%
OneTrust DataGovernance2.0%
Other95.7%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

Leon Pereira - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data management with intuitive data lineage and metadata visualization
Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly. While they have an Excel add-in for interaction with Atlan, it's in its early stages and could be improved. Additionally, data observability capabilities could be enhanced to provide more alerts on stale or outdated data via communication tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or email.
Ihab-Bekhiet - PeerSpot reviewer
Business glossary is good, workflows are good but installation was difficult
I believe the relationship between business and technical terms could be improved, as well as the focus on data discovery. If we leverage the power of AI, we could provide more user-friendly outputs with relational insights between data. This is a core area for success. Any tool that focuses on data insights will add value. It's not just about linking clear data with clear business terms, but gaining insights is power and the key to success. So, I would like to improve the business and technical relations within OneTrust Data Governance. Customers mainly use OneTrust for compliance. For example, in Saudi Arabia, which is the top-selling country in 2023, there is a boom in data management investments due to digital transformation and government initiatives. They are heavily investing in data enrichment and data management. To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations. There are around 200 specifications to comply with. Once OneTrust meets those specifications, it will be able to sell more products. If OneTrust adapts well, OneTrust will see significant sales growth until 2030 in Saudi Arabia. An important thing to consider is to offer both on-premises and cloud deployment options. Currently, cloud-only solutions, especially on Azure, are not widely accepted. So, I would like to have an on-premises version as well. On-premises is crucial. If OneTrust can offer Google Cloud within Saudi Arabia, that would be good, but outside the country, Azure is acceptable for HIPAA compliance. So, in future, there should be both on-premises and Google Cloud options for cloud deployment.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The technical support services are good."
"As a senior analytics engineer, Atlan's ability to show end-to-end data lineage is the most important feature for me."
"Overall, I rate Atlan a nine out of ten."
"Atlas is quite intuitive."
"They also offer automated lineage embedded in the connectors, allowing us to track where the data is coming from and where it's going. We find it very efficient in cataloging data sources. Additionally, the user-friendly interface is a big plus, making it easy for users to familiarize themselves with the solution. These two features, in my opinion, stand out the most."
"The best feature of Atlan is its integration with communication platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, so business users don't have to go into a data catalog to see metadata about data assets."
"Overall, I rate Atlan as a ten out of ten."
"The best feature of Atlan is its integration with communication platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack, so business users don't have to go into a data catalog to see metadata about data assets."
"The product's valuable feature is its integration with other tools, such as risk management and risk assessment."
"One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly."
"OneTrust DataGovernance has excellent on-premise data mapping and visualization capabilities."
"This allows anyone in the enterprise to easily find information about specific products or data elements."
"The product is easy to use, with excellent integration capabilities that, although they could be improved, are still better than other options."
"This product makes it easy to manage personal data."
"The tool gives us the ability to trace the path of an incident."
"I recommend using a tool like OneTrust DataGovernance for managing regulated services, especially those handling personal information."
 

Cons

"One of the main areas for improvement is its governance capabilities."
"One of the main areas for improvement is its governance capabilities. Atlan supports only basic out-of-the-box workflows, and it becomes challenging to customize features like how data owners should approve access to data assets."
"The challenge is in the lineage, where it requires improvement."
"The product could be improved by offering scheduled email reports for managed assets."
"Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly."
"The challenge is in the lineage, where it requires improvement. Atlas needs to capture areas where organizations use less known applications."
"There are some improvements. There is a feature called Playbooks, which basically allows me to automate certain activities that would otherwise be manual. It's a very interesting feature, but there is room to improve it because, depending on the task you automate, the playbooks seem to have a hard time handling the task. So, it could be improved there. Even though it's a great feature, it can evolve further."
"Certain UI changes could make Atlan more user-friendly."
"The tool is an amalgam. It's a collection of loosely integrated pieces and parts that don't work well together. There is room for improvement there. My team reached out to the support team, and their experience was not satisfactory."
"The integration with third-party products could be better."
"Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed."
"To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations."
"The process management capability could be improved."
"In OneTrust DataGovernance, there is room for improvement in creating customized email notifications in plain language and enhancing text editor features for form creation."
"The process management capability could be improved. It would be beneficial to have an authorization mechanism for users to process certain actions."
"The platform could benefit from more competitive AI features, more user-friendly dashboards, and better automatic recognition or advanced templates."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay per-user license. It's a different classification model than with other solutions, where they usually charge you for resources. So, that was a better model for us. And because of this difference in models or classification, it was cheaper for us to go with Atlan."
"The product cost was reasonable due to a discount for NGOs."
"The solution is a low-cost option."
"There is a licensing fee that we pay regularly."
"The product is worth every penny."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Insurance Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Insurance Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Atlan?
They also offer automated lineage embedded in the connectors, allowing us to track where the data is coming from and where it's going. We find it very efficient in cataloging data sources. Additi...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atlan?
Atlas is competitively priced compared to other data governance platforms like Collibra and Informatica. The only major drawback is its lack of an integrated data quality module.
What needs improvement with Atlan?
The challenge is in the lineage, where it requires improvement. Atlas needs to capture areas where organizations use less known applications.
What do you like most about OneTrust DataGovernance?
One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OneTrust DataGovernance?
The cost of OneTrust DataGovernance was slightly expensive. However, it is one of the finest tools in its category.
What needs improvement with OneTrust DataGovernance?
There should be more customization options, as many things are restricted. This customization should suit individual needs, allowing for more UI customization, especially during consent collection....
 

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Sample Customers

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Anthony Nolan, Everis, Herman Miller, Provident Financial Group
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