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Collibra Platform vs Google Knowledge Catalog comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Collibra Platform
Ranking in Data Governance
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Metadata Management (1st), AI Governance (1st)
Google Knowledge Catalog
Ranking in Data Governance
32nd
Average Rating
5.0
Reviews Sentiment
3.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Data Management Platforms (DMP) (16th)
 

Featured Reviews

AK
Senior Consultant at Morgan Stanley
Data governance has transformed business glossaries and now drives AI-ready insights
I think it's a great platform. Searching can be made a little better. The data marketplace which it provides is also great, but sometimes when we are searching an element and we know we are not sure if we can find it or if we have missed it. Listing data domains in one place for quick visibility will be an add-on. I am not a hardcore coder. For a coder to create workflows and automate the process, I needed to learn Groovy script and create some workflows. In the automation part, I think it can also introduce a low-code, no-code platform where we can connect different connectors and we can quickly create some automated workflows, if at basic level only, because the next big thing is automation and AI. Low-code, no-code platforms are being used by everyone. I think that will be useful. When I look for a data domain, I'm not able to find it very quickly. For a business owner to know data domains and search data domains, it could be made a little easier. Also, the automation part needs improvement. We are only able to enter the data manually or connect to a data source, but now we want to create some workflows as well. That's why I've chosen a rating of eight. Otherwise, it's really great.
PraveenChatla - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Information at Ericsson
Managing limited lineage across clouds has highlighted missing connectors but has supported basic cataloging
There are no specific areas of Google Dataplex I think could be improved because that is not our priority. To improve or enhance Google Dataplex, I would point out the connections; there is a lack of connections, and the variety of databases are not in a position to connect. I assess the usefulness of Google Dataplex's centralized management layer in simplifying data operations across environments as not there yet because the connections are lacking. If I look at the environments of something such as Ericsson, there are so many environments; to connect to each and every system, they are not there yet.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Collibra Platform has positively impacted my organization by removing silos in AI governance, as prior to introducing Collibra Platform's workflow, processes were messy and done in silos; after introducing Collibra Platform, the process is thorough and significantly reduces my organization's risk."
"We have seen a return on investment, as previously it took weeks or even months to find the actual data owner, while now it takes just seconds or a few minutes, indicating a significant increase."
"This solution is user friendly and offers multiple functionalities."
"The solution's technical support is helpful and responsive."
"The data quality module has improved significantly, and the data lineage feature is beneficial for understanding where data is coming from and identifying data duplications."
"The data lineage capability is valuable as it shows how different sources are connected and how data flows, which is crucial for projects like migrations. Moreover, data lineage visualization in Collibra Catalog aids our data governance initiatives."
"We have found that Collibra Catalog is very easy to use."
"I would say customization is the most valuable, the workflow is very good and has been embedded, and it also has a great user interface."
"For Google Cloud data, Google Dataplex's AI-driven data classification has really helped; the out-of-the-box capabilities are good, and they have good classifiers."
 

Cons

"The UI is good if you happen to be an administrator and are familiar with the technical side of the administration. If you're a business user, the UI is not good. It is hard to learn. It is hard for those who are administering it to teach to end-users and it can take hours of training to do it. Because it is difficult and non-intuitive, business users resist using it. It is a battle to get them on board and to keep them engaged because of the UI."
"The domain-based approach could be more helpful for aspects such as customer 360 and product 360."
"Connectivity with different applications could be improved."
"The initial setup requires more of a trial and error approach and there isn't too much documentation available to help you figure things out."
"Sometimes, if a client needs a specific customization, we cannot do it directly. The client needs to reach out to Collibra and request the customization."
"It should have more integrations with things like CyberArk because its main purpose is GDPR implementation."
"In the automation part, I think it can also introduce a low-code, no-code platform where we can connect different connectors and we can quickly create some automated workflows, if at basic level only, because the next big thing is automation and AI."
"Collibra gives a lot of facilities in the cloud, but achieving those facilities on-prem becomes a big challenge"
"I assess the usefulness of Google Dataplex's centralized management layer in simplifying data operations across environments as not there yet because the connections are lacking."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Collibra Catalog is fairly priced - I would rate their pricing seven out of ten."
"Generally, it is a rather expensive solution compared to some other tools in the market, but I found it to be fair-priced for its capabilities."
"Collibra provides you with a license based on the subscription model that you purchase."
"Collibra Governance is an expensive solution."
"Collibra offers a per-user licensing model."
"The solution's pricing is moderate and not very expensive."
"I would say it's probably in line with what other vendors charge for licensing."
"Many of our customers I spoke to felt that the solution is a bit highly-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Media Company
18%
Outsourcing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
16%
Transportation Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise65
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
I have already had discussions with the Collibra Platform team regarding improvements. Having a more intuitive search and better natural language search queries would help business users more. Ther...
What is your primary use case for Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
I utilize Collibra Platform for data catalog, data marketplace, and data governance-related activities. I have multiple data sources, and I perform extraction of data from those specific data sourc...
What advice do you have for others considering Collibra Data Intelligence Platform?
Collibra Platform is a good choice when selecting a data governance or data cataloging solution. I would recommend starting with a clear business use case and then cataloging everything at once, wh...
What needs improvement with Google Dataplex?
There are no specific areas of Google Dataplex I think could be improved because that is not our priority. To improve or enhance Google Dataplex, I would point out the connections; there is a lack ...
What is your primary use case for Google Dataplex?
My usual use cases for Google Dataplex involve a team specifically managing their data, BCSS, which is a software services group and cloud software services group. They have a lot of data managed i...
What advice do you have for others considering Google Dataplex?
Recently, I have been working with Informatica, specifically with IDMS, data quality, and integration systems also of Informatica. Currently, I am not working with it, but I am in the process of ge...
 

Also Known As

Data Intelligence Platform, Collibra AI Governance, Collibra Catalog, Collibra Governance, Collibra Lineage, Collibra Privacy & Risk
Google Dataplex
 

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Sample Customers

AXA XL, DNB, Adobe, PMI, Holland America Line, UC Davis Health, Cox Automotive
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