Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare Alation and Informatica Cloud Data Quality 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
PostGrid Address Verification
Visit Website
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Smarty
Visit Website
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
ER/Studio
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Alation
Star Rating
(92)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AlationInformatica Cloud Data Quality
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (83.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Informatica Cloud Data QualitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Informatica Cloud Data Quality excels in Data Profiling with a score of 7.4, while Alation shines in Data Discovery with a higher score of 9.0, indicating that Alation provides more robust tools for uncovering insights from data.
- Reviewers mention that Informatica's Data Lineage feature scores 7.1, which is lower than Alation's score of 8.0, suggesting that Alation offers better visibility into data flow and transformations, a critical aspect for data governance.
- G2 users highlight that Alation's Business Glossary feature is rated at 9.0, significantly outperforming Informatica's 8.4, indicating that Alation provides a more comprehensive and user-friendly approach to managing business terms and definitions.
- Users on G2 report that Informatica's Automation Features score 7.6, while Alation's automation capabilities are less emphasized, suggesting that Informatica may offer more advanced automation tools for data quality processes.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar scores for Ease of Use at 8.4, but users mention that Alation's interface is more intuitive, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize effectively.
- Users report that Informatica's Quality Audits feature is well-received, but Alation's focus on Collaboration with a score of 8.7 indicates that it may foster better teamwork and communication around data quality initiatives.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alation
No pricing availableInformatica Cloud Data Quality
No pricing availableFree Trial
Alation
Free Trial is available
Informatica Cloud Data Quality
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
68
9.0
14
Ease of Use
8.3
72
8.6
14
Ease of Setup
8.1
50
8.7
9
Ease of Admin
8.5
41
8.3
9
Quality of Support
8.6
61
9.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
44
9.1
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
72
8.2
13
Features by Category
Data Governance
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.2
28
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
6.8
25
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Administration
6.9
38
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
6.9
39
Not enough data
7.1
39
Not enough data
Management
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
6.8
38
Not enough data
6.9
39
Not enough data
7.3
38
Not enough data
Compliance
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.6
39
Feature Not Available
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
Security
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.6
36
Not enough data
7.6
37
Not enough data
Data Quality
6.8
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
Maintainence
7.2
35
Not enough data
7.2
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
29
Not enough data
6.5
29
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Data Governance
5.5
7
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data management
8.3
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alation and Informatica Cloud Data Quality are categorized as Data Governance
Unique Categories
Alation is categorized as Active Metadata Management and Machine Learning Data Catalog
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Informatica Cloud Data Quality
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Retail
4.8%
Other
63.1%
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Insurance
15.8%
Financial Services
10.5%
Computer Software
10.5%
Internet
5.3%
Other
26.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Which three are capabilities of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure data catalog service?
1 Comment
JB
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Catalog service offers several capabilities to help organizations manage and govern their data assets. Here are three key...Read more
Alation has no more discussions with answers
Informatica Cloud Data Quality has no discussions with answers
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
