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Collibra Platform vs erwin Data Intelligence comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 9, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.3
Collibra Platform aids digital transformation by streamlining processes and enhancing data management, though implementation costs vary.
Sentiment score
7.3
Erwin Data Intelligence boosts efficiency, reduces costs, accelerates access, and delivers high ROI through streamlined data management and decision-making.
When considering the time and effort required to build a catalog and utilize it effectively, combined with the prices, it often does not make financial sense.
Senior Consultant at Infosys
Implementing Collibra Data Catalog can be cost-effective if its features align well with the business requirements.
Enterprise Cloud and AI Security Architect at a security firm with 10,001+ employees
While there are no direct cost reductions, there is significant indirect cost reduction.
Consulting Principal & Founder at Digital Data Consultancy
Compared to competitor products like Collibra, erwin Data Intelligence is more cost-effective, providing a data catalog and data lineage views without the high costs associated with governance software.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.9
Collibra Platform's support is knowledgeable and personalized, yet faces delays and efficiency issues, varying by license tier.
Sentiment score
8.8
Erwin Data Intelligence support is efficient with expert teams, praised for responsiveness, despite occasional delays and excessive emails.
When using the Collibra Resident Architect program, the customer service was excellent, with issues quickly resolved.
Data and Analytics Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
The technical support from Collibra Governance is excellent.
Enterprise Cloud and AI Security Architect at a security firm with 10,001+ employees
I encountered some issues with data quality initially in Collibra Data Intelligence Platform, and they resolved those issues.
Data Engineer at Dataeconomy
Quest technical support is very good, as they provide not only a technical help desk but also a data automation team that creates and customizes smart connectors, offering a wealth of skilled support.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Collibra Platform excels in scalability, handling extensive metadata and enterprise demands, with adaptable configurations and a strong cloud version.
Sentiment score
8.2
Erwin Data Intelligence scales well, supports self-service, integrates diverse sources, and adapts to changing organizational needs efficiently.
We were a big bank and had thousands of assets without any issues.
Data and Analytics Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Collibra Lineage's performance is reliable, as the lineage harvest runs on the lineage server which operates on Collibra cloud.
Data Governance Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the scalability of Collibra Lineage as a nine; it is a scalable solution for my business.
Data Engineer at DATAECONOMY INC
Regarding scalability, I would rate erwin Data Intelligence as an eight or nine for its ability to expand.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Collibra Platform is highly reliable with minor issues, praised for stability, showing consistent performance and notable improvements.
Sentiment score
8.3
erwin Data Intelligence has proven reliable and stable with smooth updates, overcoming initial Java challenges, according to user feedback.
I rate the stability of Collibra Lineage as seven.
Data Governance Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
From my perspective, I would rate the stability of erwin Data Intelligence as an eight or nine out of ten.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Collibra needs better integration, automation, user-friendly features, and cost-effective solutions to enhance user satisfaction and connectivity.
Erwin Data Intelligence needs SDK, API, UI improvements, enhanced data tools, better support, and integration for large, complex datasets.
Users often find it challenging to utilize data governance tools, with ease of use ranked as an important criterion by 2028 standards.
Analytics Head of Data Management at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
There should be a reduction in cost as compared to other tools.
Associate Director at Grant Thornton (US)
There is an issue with Collibra Catalog's pricing model, especially for organizations with many databases, as the initial package comes with a limited number of connectors.
Data and Analytics Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
The dashboard in erwin Data Intelligence is customizable, and you can easily create different views.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Collibra Platform's high pricing and flexible licensing are suited for large enterprises, posing challenges for smaller organizations.
Erwin Data Intelligence's pricing can reach $150,000 annually, including various licenses and potential additional costs for modules.
Collibra has high initial costs for licensing that can be a barrier to small and medium-sized companies starting with it.
Company Owner, Data Consultant at Telenet BVBA
There are plans to increase license rates.
Analytics Head of Data Management at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Adding modules like Privacy could become expensive.
Data and Analytics Manager at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Collibra Platform offers a centralized solution for data governance with strong workflows, data lineage, and integration capabilities.
erwin Data Intelligence offers automation, data lineage, catalogs, governance, and customization for efficient development and enhanced enterprise collaboration.
My experience with Collibra's collaboration tools in improving data literacy has been quite good. I think it is one of the best for helping people understand and discuss certain data sets and manage workflows.
Consulting Principal & Founder at Digital Data Consultancy
We have saved up to 30% of manual work as a specific process or workflow became faster.
Data scientist at a wholesaler/distributor with 1-10 employees
The data lineage feature is beneficial for understanding where data is coming from.
Company Owner, Data Consultant at Telenet BVBA
This feature is probably the most valuable because it allows for automated reverse engineering of lineage.
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Collibra Platform
Ranking in Data Governance
2nd
Ranking in AI Governance
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
Metadata Management (2nd)
erwin Data Intelligence
Ranking in Data Governance
28th
Ranking in AI Governance
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Collibra Platform is 9.6%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of erwin Data Intelligence is 1.9%, 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 (%)
Collibra Platform9.6%
erwin Data Intelligence1.9%
Other88.5%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

MM
Senior Consultant at Infosys
User features offer accessibility but documentation and technical support require enhancement
The configuration issues I face include troubleshooting that is not very helpful. I keep struggling with that and usually have to go to the Citizen data platform and the marketplace to get the answers I am looking for. The controlled logs and documentation need improvement, particularly regarding how to access class features that they do not control, and documentation in terms of customization and UI customization. Dashboarding needs significant improvement as the widgets are not very clear or usable, and there is not much documentation around it. To make Collibra Lineage better, additional features should be added to help technical users. They have improved significantly in terms of university courses in the last five years, but aspects such as AI governance and data notebook are not being promoted adequately. Data notebook is a very good feature, but there is a mismatch in the courses' speed and how quickly they are giving people the ability to learn about it.
Jog Raj - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Automated lineage and business glossaries have improved data understanding and collaboration
I am open to answering a few questions about erwin Data Intelligence and sharing my opinion about the product. Regarding the analytic part of the product, I find it very interesting that erwin Data Intelligence has its own inbuilt reporting toolset, with a new version coming out in January that will be AI-powered. This means you will be able to write analytical reports and questions based on the metadata and data lineage, making it more powerful than the current version, as AI will assist in creating those reports and performing analysis on the metadata. I find that the time taken to realize value from erwin Data Intelligence can be quite long. Creating a data catalog and developing data lineage takes significant time, and I expect that AI will help accelerate the process of creating data products by streamlining the steps involved. I can recommend erwin Data Intelligence to other users. I would rate this review as an eight out of ten overall.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
8%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise53
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
Collibra Platform can be improved by adding more connectors to the ecosystems.
What is your primary use case for Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
Collibra Platform serves as the central place to document, govern, and understand our data assets. I use Collibra Platform in my day-to-day work to build out a business glossary and the data catalo...
What advice do you have for others considering Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
My advice to others looking into using Collibra Platform is to use it in cloud because that is the best solution. I give this review a rating of 10 out of 10.
What needs improvement with erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
The dashboard in erwin Data Intelligence is customizable, and you can easily create different views. However, you are confined to the widgets that are already provided, so the customization is some...
What is your primary use case for erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
erwin Data Intelligence serves two primary use cases: one is where people use it as a data catalog, which is one of the main ones, and the other is for traceability and lineage.
What advice do you have for others considering erwin Data Intelligence by Quest?
I am open to answering a few questions about erwin Data Intelligence and sharing my opinion about the product. Regarding the analytic part of the product, I find it very interesting that erwin Data...
 

Also Known As

Data Intelligence Platform, Collibra AI Governance, Collibra Catalog, Collibra Governance, Collibra Lineage, Collibra Privacy & Risk
erwin DG, erwin Data Governance
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

AXA XL, DNB, Adobe, PMI, Holland America Line, UC Davis Health, Cox Automotive
Oracle, Infosys, GSK, Toyota Motor Sales, HSBC
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