Overview
Atlan is the leading modern data catalog, built for collaboration rather than just compliance. It combines data discovery, governance, and lineage with a Notion-like interface that data teams actually want to use. Known for its integrations and API-first approach.
Key Features
- ✓ Active Metadata: Automated enrichment and classification
- ✓ Lineage: End-to-end column-level lineage
- ✓ Collaboration: Slack-like discussion threads
- ✓ Policies: Fine-grained access control
- ✓ Playbooks: Automated data workflows
- ✓ API-first: Extensible via APIs
Pros
- 👍 Best-in-class user experience
- 👍 Strong integrations ecosystem
- 👍 Automated metadata management
- 👍 Modern, Slack-like collaboration
- 👍 Startup-friendly pricing
- 👍 Fast implementation
Cons
- 👎 Enterprise pricing (no self-serve)
- 👎 Newer player vs established vendors
- 👎 Some advanced features still maturing
- 👎 Requires investment in adoption
Best For
Modern data teams who want a catalog people will actually use. Ideal for organizations moving from spreadsheet-based documentation to proper data governance.
Founded: 2019 HQ: New York, NY