Amundsen
Amundsen is an open-source data catalog and metadata engine designed to help organizations discover, understand, and trust their data.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source data discovery and metadata engine for enhanced data trust and productivity.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires self-hosting and setup
Pros
- +Enhances data discoverability and trust
- +Increases productivity for data professionals
- +Reduces data silos and improves collaboration
- +Provides automated and curated metadata
- +Open-source with an Apache License 2.0
Cons
- −Requires self-hosting and setup
- −Integration effort may be needed for specific data sources
- −Community support may be the primary resource
Key features
- ✓PageRank-inspired search algorithm for data discovery
- ✓Automated metadata collection (descriptions, statistics, usage)
- ✓Curated metadata editing (table/column descriptions)
- ✓Data preview functionality (if permitted)
- ✓Link ETL jobs and code to data assets
- ✓Visibility into co-worker data usage and bookmarks
- ✓Display of common queries and dashboards built on tables
- ✓Integration with existing data infrastructure
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | — | month | Automated Metadata; Less manual documentation; Intuitive & Pluggable |
Integrations
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