Pricing Overview
DataHub offers a free plan and a paid Pro plan, allowing users to choose the best option for their needs.
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Free | Pro ($29/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Users | 5 | Unlimited |
| Features | Basic data modeling, simple data governance, and limited collaboration features | Advanced data modeling, robust data governance, and full collaboration features, including user management and permissions |
| Storage | Limited to 100 MB | Unlimited storage for all data assets |
| Support | Community support only | Priority email support and access to a dedicated customer success manager |
| Data Sources | Limited to 5 data sources | Unlimited number of data sources, including cloud services, on-premises databases, and APIs |
Hidden Costs and Considerations
While the pricing page is straightforward, there are some potential hidden costs and considerations:
- If you need more than 100 MB of storage, you'll need to upgrade to the Pro plan.
- The free plan has limited collaboration features, which may not be suitable for larger teams or enterprises.
- DataHub's pricing model assumes a single instance of the platform. If you need to deploy multiple instances (e.g., for high availability), you'll need to consider additional costs.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
To help estimate costs, we've broken down the estimated monthly costs for solo/small team/enterprise:
- Solo: Free plan is suitable for a single user, with no additional costs.
- Small team (5-10 users): The free plan may be sufficient for a small team, but you'll need to consider upgrading to the Pro plan if you require more features or storage. Estimated monthly cost: $0 - $29/mo.
- Enterprise (100+ users): You'll likely need to upgrade to the Pro plan and consider additional costs for multiple instances of the platform. Estimated monthly cost: varies by usage/mo.
How DataHub Pricing Compares
Here's a brief comparison with 2-3 competitors' pricing:
- AWS Lake Formation: Offers a free tier with limited features, but requires significant upfront investment in AWS resources. Estimated monthly cost: varying amounts.
- Google Cloud Data Fusion: Offers a pay-as-you-go model with no upfront costs, but requires a minimum commitment of 3 months. Estimated monthly cost: varying amounts.
- Apache Atlas: Open-source and free to use, but requires significant development and maintenance resources. Estimated monthly cost: varying amounts (depending on personnel costs).
Note that these estimates are rough and may vary depending on your specific needs and usage patterns.