Compare - Alation VS Prefect
Here’s the difference between Alation and Prefect. The comparison is based on pricing, deployment, business model, and other important factors.
About Alation
Alation provides a data cataloging platform. It automatically builds a catalog of useful data documentation, covering all of the data sources, and allows users to collaborate and work on the data. It processes enterprise unstructured data by centralizing knowledge into a single place using machine learning and human analysts. The search can be made using keywords in plain English. Enables users to access relevant information (including experts, lineage, keys and indexes, relevant queries) and documentation on all tables, across the organization’s data sources. The clients include PepsiCo, Dow, Fox Networks, BMW and others.
About Prefect
Prefect offers an open-source data flow automation platform. The product offerings include Prefect Core, to run data applications, built on Python and composed of a task library that enables looping, adding parameters, mapping dynamic tasks, and more. Another offering is Prefect Cloud, a command center for user workflows enabled by Cloud UI, state locking, hybrid execution, GraphQL for ETL, and more. The clients of the company include CISCO, SymphonyRM, trademe, etc.
Comparison Table
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Categories | Data Discovery, Data Cataloging | Workflow Orchestration |
| Stage | Late Stage | Early Stage |
| Target Segment | Enterprise, Mid size | Enterprise, Mid size |
| Deployment | SaaSOn Prem | SaaSOn Prem |
| Business Model | Commercial | Open Source |
| Pricing | Free trial | Freemium, Contact Sales |
| Location | California, US | Washington, US |
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