Best fit
Who should shortlist this first
- Business Intelligence Platforms buyers
Alation is a data intelligence platform providing data cataloging, data governance, and data quality to help organizations find, understand, and trust their data.
Pricing
Custom pricing
Reviews
800+
Founded
2012
Team Size
501-1,000 employees
Current Deal
Demo available
About Alation
Alation provides a data intelligence platform combining data catalog, data governance, and data quality. The platform uses machine learning to automatically catalog data assets and suggest metadata.
Behavioral analysis tracks how users interact with data to surface popular datasets and trusted queries. Stewardship workbench streamlines data governance workflows.
Pricing
Custom pricing
Custom pricing based on data sources and users
Buyer Fit & Commercial Snapshot
Buyer teams
Common buyer roles
- API Available
- SSO Support
- Enterprise-Ready
Commercials
Commercial snapshot
Pricing
Custom pricing
Reviews
800+
Founded
2012
Team Size
501-1,000 employees
Procurement
Questions to answer before purchase
- Confirm security, access controls, and onboarding ownership directly with the vendor.
- Validate how Custom pricing pricing scales as usage grows.
- Review website and support resources before procurement review.
- Compare the current deal terms against standard packaging and renewal structure.
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Stack Fit, Alternatives & Trust
Ecosystem
Commonly evaluated with
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Trust
Signals available today
- Praised for the behavioral intelligence that surfaces popular, trusted data. Implementation requires investment in data stewardship.
- LinkedIn company profile available
- Profile refreshed Mar 29, 2026
- Public profile launched Mar 29, 2026
Executive scan
Summary and what a claimed profile unlocks
Alation is a business intelligence platforms product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
How should buyers evaluate this profile?
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Case Studies
Enterprise deployment at scale
A mid-market company implemented Alation across 3 departments, reducing operational overhead and consolidating their workflow into a single platform...
ROI within first quarter
After switching to Alation, the team reported measurable improvements in efficiency and a positive return on investment within 90 days...
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Notable Customers
- Pfizer
- Munich Re
- Exelon
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