Overview
Coalesce is a visual data transformation platform built specifically for Snowflake. It combines the governance of code (generates SQL) with the accessibility of a visual interface. Think "visual dbt" with column-level lineage and automation.
Key Features
- ✓ Visual Interface: Drag-and-drop transformations
- ✓ Code Generation: Produces clean SQL
- ✓ Column Lineage: Track data at column level
- ✓ Templates: Reusable transformation patterns
- ✓ Git Integration: Full version control
- ✓ Snowflake Native: Built for Snowflake
Pros
- 👍 Best visual interface for transforms
- 👍 Generates clean, readable SQL
- 👍 Excellent lineage visualization
- 👍 Faster onboarding than dbt
- 👍 Good governance features
Cons
- 👎 Snowflake-only (for now)
- 👎 Less flexible than pure code
- 👎 Premium pricing
- 👎 Smaller ecosystem than dbt
Best For
Snowflake customers who want visual transformation without sacrificing code governance. Good for teams with mixed technical abilities.
Founded: 2020 HQ: San Francisco, CA