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Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- On request
- Ask for a quote
- Free trial / plan
- Not advertised
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.0
- transparency & India fit
What is Alation?
Alation is databases & data platforms from Alation, based in Redwood City, United States and has been building software since 2012. Data catalogue.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.
What works well
- +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise
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Alation features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Alation adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
Alation pricing
Entry price
On request
Quoted per organisation after a discovery call
How Alation charges. Alation prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on alation.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- Alation
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, United States
- Founded
- 2012
- Pricing model
- Quote-based
- Starting price
- On request
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Made in India
- No
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Alation — frequently asked questions
What is Alation?+
Alation is databases & data platforms by Alation. Data catalogue.
How much does Alation cost?+
Alation does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.
Does Alation offer a free trial or free plan?+
Alation does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.
Is Alation made in India?+
No. Alation is developed by Alation in Redwood City, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Alation best suited for?+
Alation suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Alation?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Alation deployed?+
Alation is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Alation
Alation · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2012 · 1 product in our catalogue
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