Pricing Overview
Alation's pricing model is a freemium structure, offering a free tier for small teams and two paid plans: Pro and Enterprise. This approach allows organizations to start using Alation without incurring costs, while providing more advanced features and support as needed.
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Free | Pro ($29/mo) | Enterprise (Custom Pricing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of users | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data sources supported | Limited to 10 data sources | Unlimited data sources | Unlimited data sources |
| Data governance features | Basic data profiling and lineage | Advanced data profiling, lineage, and impact analysis | Customized data governance solution |
| Support | Community support only | Priority email support, phone support, and online chat | Dedicated account manager, priority support, and on-site training |
| Storage | Limited to 100 GB storage | Unlimited storage | Unlimited storage |
| Scalability | Limited to 5 users, 10 data sources | Scalable for large teams and complex data environments | Customized scalability solution |
Hidden Costs and Considerations
While the pricing page provides a clear breakdown of features and costs, there are some hidden costs and considerations to keep in mind:
- Data ingestion: Alation's free tier limits data ingestion to 10 data sources. If your organization has more than 10 data sources, you'll need to upgrade to the Pro or Enterprise plan.
- Storage: While the Pro plan offers unlimited storage, it's essential to consider the cost of storing and managing large amounts of data.
- Customization: The Enterprise plan provides a customized solution tailored to your organization's specific needs. However, this may come with additional costs depending on the complexity of the implementation.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
To provide a rough estimate of monthly costs for different team sizes, we've created the following breakdown:
- Solo user or small team (1-5 users): Free tier is suitable, but consider upgrading to Pro if you need more features.
- Monthly cost: $0 - $29/mo (depending on the number of users)
- Medium-sized team (6-20 users): Pro plan may be sufficient for most needs.
- Monthly cost: $29/mo
- Large enterprise (21+ users): Enterprise plan is recommended due to its customized solution and scalability features.
- Monthly cost: Custom pricing, but likely in the thousands of dollars per month
How Alation Pricing Compares
To provide context, we've compared Alation's pricing with two competitors:
| Product | Alation | Tableau Server | Looker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | varying amounts (billed annually) | Custom pricing, but starts with varying pricing |
| Number of users | 5 (free tier), unlimited (Pro and Enterprise) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data governance features | Basic to advanced data profiling and lineage | Limited data governance features | Advanced data governance features |
Note that prices may vary depending on the specific plan or edition chosen. This comparison is meant to provide a general idea of how Alation's pricing compares with its competitors.