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Head-to-head · Metadata Management Software

Collibra vs DataHub

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Collibra #2 in Metadata Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Collibra
DataHub #6 in Metadata Management Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DataHub

Collibra leads on 0 checks, DataHub on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCollibra · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly DataHub
  • Most featuresDataHub · 4 of 4

Collibra scores higher on our rubric for metadata management software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Collibra is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data. DataHub is the better fit for teams seeking a free, extensible metadata platform.

  • Collibra fits best

    Enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data

  • DataHub fits best

    Teams seeking a free, extensible metadata platform

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Side by side

Feature Collibra 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DataHub 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #2 in Metadata Management Software #6 in Metadata Management Software
Best for Enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data Teams seeking a free, extensible metadata platform
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Collibra 0/4 · DataHub 4/4
Metadata discovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business glossary Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Lineage analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API available Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment options Not checked yet Both
Listed connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines cataloging, lineage, quality monitoring and governance workflows
  • Includes privacy risk management, AI governance and a data marketplace
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment and 100 integrations
  • Search across datasets, dashboards, ML models, and files
  • Combines governance, lineage, profiling, and data contracts
  • Supports UI, CLI, API, Docker, and Kubernetes workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise focus may be more than smaller teams need
  • Broad governance scope may not suit buyers seeking a narrow catalog tool
  • Self-hosting requires operating a Docker or Kubernetes deployment
  • Support channels are community and documentation
  • DataHub Cloud is separate from the open-source core
Our verdict

Collibra brings data cataloging, governance, lineage, quality monitoring, privacy risk management and AI governance together for enterprises managing data across complex environments. Its catalog and metadata inventory help teams discover…

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DataHub is an open-source metadata management and data catalog platform for data teams and practitioners. It helps teams search datasets, dashboards, machine learning models, and files, then add context through ownership, governance…

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  1. CollibraMetadata Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. DataHubMetadata Management Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Collibra — where it wins

    • Combines cataloging, lineage, quality monitoring and governance workflows
    • Includes privacy risk management, AI governance and a data marketplace
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment and 100 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Enterprise focus may be more than smaller teams need
    • Broad governance scope may not suit buyers seeking a narrow catalog tool

  • DataHub — where it wins

    • Search across datasets, dashboards, ML models, and files
    • Combines governance, lineage, profiling, and data contracts
    • Supports UI, CLI, API, Docker, and Kubernetes workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting requires operating a Docker or Kubernetes deployment
    • Support channels are community and documentation
    • DataHub Cloud is separate from the open-source core
  • Collibra8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad governance suite for enterprises managing data across complex environments.

    Visit CollibraFull verdict →
  • DataHub8.4/10 · Free plan

    An extensible metadata catalog for teams that need discovery, lineage, governance, and flexible deployment.

    Visit DataHubFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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