Pricing Overview
OpenMetadata is a free and open-source tool under the Apache 2.0 license. This means that users can download, use, modify, and distribute the software without any licensing fees. Available tiers include the Open Source plan at Free and open-source under Apache 2.0 license and the Community Support plan.
The core product is available at $0 cost to users.
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Source | Free and open-source under Apache 2.0 license |
| Community Support | Access to community forums and documentation |
Since OpenMetadata is an open-source tool, there are no pricing tiers or plans to compare. The software is available for download and use at no cost.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
While the pricing model may seem straightforward, there are some hidden costs and considerations to keep in mind:
- Customization: While OpenMetadata is highly customizable, custom development or integration work may require additional resources or expertise.
- Support: Community support is available, but users may need to invest time in troubleshooting or seeking help from experts.
- Infrastructure: Users will need to provision and maintain their own infrastructure to run OpenMetadata, which can add costs for hardware, software, and personnel.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
Estimating the cost of using OpenMetadata can be challenging due to its open-source nature. However, here are some rough estimates based on team size:
- Solo: varies by usage per month (depending on infrastructure costs)
- Assuming a small team with minimal customization and support needs.
- Small Team (varies-50 users): varies by usage per month
- Accounting for moderate customization and support requirements.
- Enterprise (100+ users): varies by usage per month
- Factoring in extensive customization, support, and infrastructure costs.
Please note that these estimates are rough and may vary depending on the specific use case and deployment scenario.
How OpenMetadata Pricing Compares
When comparing OpenMetadata's pricing to other metadata management tools, here are a few examples:
- AWS Lake Formation: Offers a free tier with up to 100 users, but charges varying amounts per user after that.
- Google Cloud Data Catalog: Provides a pay-as-you-go model with varying pricing per GB stored.
- Alfresco Metadata Management: Offers a free trial and pricing on request, with estimated costs ranging with varying pricing to varying amounts per year.
Keep in mind that these comparisons are simplified and may not reflect the actual costs or features of each tool. It's essential to evaluate OpenMetadata alongside other solutions based on specific requirements and use cases.