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Best Active Metadata Management Software for Medium-Sized Businesses

Shalaka Joshi
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Researched and written by Shalaka Joshi

Products classified in the overall Active Metadata Management category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, medium-sized business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Medium-Sized Business Active Metadata Management to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Medium-Sized Business Active Metadata Management category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Active Metadata Management Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Medium-Sized Business Active Metadata Management Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a medium-sized business.

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(121)4.5 out of 5
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Built by a data team, for data teams, Atlan is THE Active Metadata platform for enterprises to find, trust, and govern AI-ready data, and a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Data Catalogs, Q3

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 53% Mid-Market
    • 40% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Atlan Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    26
    Features
    18
    User Interface
    17
    Data Lineage
    14
    Easy Setup
    13
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    8
    Lacking Features
    6
    Learning Curve
    6
    Missing Features
    6
    Data Lineage Issues
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Atlan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.2
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.9
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Atlan
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    New York, US
    Twitter
    @AtlanHQ
    9,601 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    in.linkedin.com
    548 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Built by a data team, for data teams, Atlan is THE Active Metadata platform for enterprises to find, trust, and govern AI-ready data, and a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Data Catalogs, Q3

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 53% Mid-Market
  • 40% Enterprise
Atlan Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
26
Features
18
User Interface
17
Data Lineage
14
Easy Setup
13
Cons
Limited Functionality
8
Lacking Features
6
Learning Curve
6
Missing Features
6
Data Lineage Issues
5
Atlan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.2
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.9
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
8.6
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Atlan
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
New York, US
Twitter
@AtlanHQ
9,601 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
in.linkedin.com
548 employees on LinkedIn®
(55)4.5 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Secoda is an AI-powered data governance platform designed to help organizations explore, understand, and utilize their data effectively. By providing a comprehensive platform that connects to 75+ data

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Financial Services
    Market Segment
    • 65% Mid-Market
    • 18% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Secoda Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    31
    Features
    25
    Customer Support
    21
    Data Lineage
    19
    Integrations
    16
    Cons
    Bug Issues
    11
    Bugs
    11
    Technical Issues
    9
    Learning Curve
    5
    Missing Features
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Secoda features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.3
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.2
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    7.0
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Secoda
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2021
    HQ Location
    Toronto, CA
    Twitter
    @SecodaHQ
    947 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    52 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Secoda is an AI-powered data governance platform designed to help organizations explore, understand, and utilize their data effectively. By providing a comprehensive platform that connects to 75+ data

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Financial Services
Market Segment
  • 65% Mid-Market
  • 18% Small-Business
Secoda Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
31
Features
25
Customer Support
21
Data Lineage
19
Integrations
16
Cons
Bug Issues
11
Bugs
11
Technical Issues
9
Learning Curve
5
Missing Features
5
Secoda features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.3
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.2
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
7.0
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Secoda
Company Website
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Toronto, CA
Twitter
@SecodaHQ
947 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
52 employees on LinkedIn®

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(55)4.5 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Select Star is a modern data governance platform that helps organizations manage and understand their data at scale, enabling AI, analytics, and self-service across the business. It automatically c

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Real Estate
    Market Segment
    • 51% Mid-Market
    • 38% Enterprise
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  • Select Star Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    10
    Data Lineage
    9
    User Interface
    7
    Data Discovery
    5
    Data Cataloging
    4
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    2
    Lineage Limitations
    2
    Complex Setup
    1
    Difficult Learning
    1
    Expertise Required
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Select Star features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.8
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.8
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    7.4
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @selectstarhq
    395 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Select Star is a modern data governance platform that helps organizations manage and understand their data at scale, enabling AI, analytics, and self-service across the business. It automatically c

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Real Estate
Market Segment
  • 51% Mid-Market
  • 38% Enterprise
Select Star Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
10
Data Lineage
9
User Interface
7
Data Discovery
5
Data Cataloging
4
Cons
Limited Functionality
2
Lineage Limitations
2
Complex Setup
1
Difficult Learning
1
Expertise Required
1
Select Star features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.8
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.8
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
7.4
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@selectstarhq
395 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19 employees on LinkedIn®
(92)4.4 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Alation is the data intelligence company. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California—with global offices in London and Sydney—Alation serves more than 650 enterprise customers acros

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Financial Services
    Market Segment
    • 57% Enterprise
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Alation Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Data Discovery
    10
    User Experience
    10
    Data Cataloging
    9
    User Interface
    9
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    8
    Missing Features
    6
    Limited Functionality
    4
    Lineage Limitations
    4
    User Interface Issues
    4
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.3
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    7.4
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Alation
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Redwood City, CA
    Twitter
    @Alation
    3,602 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    626 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Alation is the data intelligence company. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California—with global offices in London and Sydney—Alation serves more than 650 enterprise customers acros

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Financial Services
Market Segment
  • 57% Enterprise
  • 27% Mid-Market
Alation Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Data Discovery
10
User Experience
10
Data Cataloging
9
User Interface
9
Cons
Slow Performance
8
Missing Features
6
Limited Functionality
4
Lineage Limitations
4
User Interface Issues
4
Alation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.3
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.3
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
7.4
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Alation
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Redwood City, CA
Twitter
@Alation
3,602 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
626 employees on LinkedIn®
(62)4.8 out of 5
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1st Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    DataGalaxy is a leading data and AI product governance platform that enables organizations to connect strategy, product management, discovery, and business impact in a unified experience. The platform

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Insurance
    • Banking
    Market Segment
    • 55% Enterprise
    • 42% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • DataGalaxy Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Integrations
    6
    User Interface
    6
    Collaboration
    5
    Automation
    3
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    3
    User Interface Issues
    3
    Missing Features
    2
    Product Immaturity
    2
    User Difficulty
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • DataGalaxy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.5
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.0
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    7.5
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Lyon, Rhone-Alpes
    Twitter
    @DataGalaxy
    867 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    83 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

DataGalaxy is a leading data and AI product governance platform that enables organizations to connect strategy, product management, discovery, and business impact in a unified experience. The platform

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Insurance
  • Banking
Market Segment
  • 55% Enterprise
  • 42% Mid-Market
DataGalaxy Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Integrations
6
User Interface
6
Collaboration
5
Automation
3
Cons
Limited Functionality
3
User Interface Issues
3
Missing Features
2
Product Immaturity
2
User Difficulty
2
DataGalaxy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.5
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.0
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
7.5
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Lyon, Rhone-Alpes
Twitter
@DataGalaxy
867 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
83 employees on LinkedIn®
(102)4.2 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
6th Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Try Collibra for free @ Collibra.com/tour Collibra is for organizations with complex data challenges, hybrid data ecosystems—and big ambitions for data and AI. We help organizations who are trying

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Financial Services
    • Banking
    Market Segment
    • 72% Enterprise
    • 19% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Collibra Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Features
    14
    Data Management
    12
    Integrations
    10
    Data Governance
    9
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    9
    Complexity Issues
    7
    Complexity
    6
    Improvement Needed
    6
    Missing Features
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Collibra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.5
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    8.3
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    7.3
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Collibra
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    New York, New York
    Twitter
    @collibra
    5,753 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,050 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Try Collibra for free @ Collibra.com/tour Collibra is for organizations with complex data challenges, hybrid data ecosystems—and big ambitions for data and AI. We help organizations who are trying

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Banking
Market Segment
  • 72% Enterprise
  • 19% Mid-Market
Collibra Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Features
14
Data Management
12
Integrations
10
Data Governance
9
Cons
Limited Functionality
9
Complexity Issues
7
Complexity
6
Improvement Needed
6
Missing Features
6
Collibra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.5
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
8.3
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
7.3
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Collibra
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
New York, New York
Twitter
@collibra
5,753 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,050 employees on LinkedIn®
(64)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Active Metadata Management software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Coalesce Catalog is a collaborative, automated data discovery & catalog tool. We believe that data people spend way too much time trying to find and understand their data. Coalesce Catalog

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Financial Services
    Market Segment
    • 59% Mid-Market
    • 27% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Coalesce Catalog (formerly CastorDoc) Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    Collaboration
    2
    Connectivity
    2
    Data Lineage
    2
    Useful
    2
    Cons
    Connector Issues
    1
    Integration Issues
    1
    Limitations
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Coalesce Catalog (formerly CastorDoc) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    9.3
    Metadata Management
    Average: 8.9
    9.4
    Data Discovery
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    Automation Features
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Coalesce
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    134 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Coalesce Catalog is a collaborative, automated data discovery & catalog tool. We believe that data people spend way too much time trying to find and understand their data. Coalesce Catalog

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Financial Services
Market Segment
  • 59% Mid-Market
  • 27% Enterprise
Coalesce Catalog (formerly CastorDoc) Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
Collaboration
2
Connectivity
2
Data Lineage
2
Useful
2
Cons
Connector Issues
1
Integration Issues
1
Limitations
1
Coalesce Catalog (formerly CastorDoc) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
9.3
Metadata Management
Average: 8.9
9.4
Data Discovery
Average: 8.8
8.2
Automation Features
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Coalesce
Company Website
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
134 employees on LinkedIn®