Here’s the difference between Alation and 5X. The comparison is based on pricing, deployment, business model, and other important factors.
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.
5X is an end to end data platform built on top of the best in class vendors of the modern data stack. 5x lets you work with the best vendors of the modern data stack without worrying about signing different enterprise contracts or stitching them together. Companies using 5x are able to deploy end to end data platforms in minutes not months.
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Categories | Data Discovery, Data Cataloging | Managed Data Stack |
Stage | Late Stage | Early Stage |
Target Segment | Enterprise, Mid size | Mid Size, Enterprise |
Deployment | SaaSOn Prem | SaaS |
Business Model | Commercial | Commercial |
Pricing | Free trial | Contact Sales |
Location | California, US | Singapore |
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