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Head-to-head · Metadata Management Software

Collibra vs Dawiso

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Collibra #2 in Metadata Management Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Collibra
Dawiso #6 in Metadata Management Software 7.1/10 From €445/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Dawiso

Collibra leads on 0 checks, Dawiso on 4, and 1 is 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 · 8.2/10
  • Most featuresDawiso · 4 of 4

Collibra scores higher on our rubric for metadata management software: 8.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Dawiso offers metadata discovery; Collibra doesn't publish it. Dawiso offers business glossary; Collibra doesn't publish it. Dawiso offers lineage analysis; Collibra doesn't publish it. Dawiso offers api available; Collibra doesn't publish it.

Collibra is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data. Dawiso is the better fit for mid-market teams seeking a hybrid data catalog.

  • Collibra fits best

    Enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data

  • Dawiso fits best

    Mid-market teams seeking a hybrid data catalog

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Side by side

Feature Collibra 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Dawiso 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.1
Ranking #2 in Metadata Management Software #6 in Metadata Management Software
Best for Enterprises prioritizing governance and trusted data Mid-market teams seeking a hybrid data catalog
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2
Integrations 100+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Collibra 0/4 · Dawiso 4/4
Metadata discovery Not published ✓ (best)
Business glossary Not published ✓ (best)
Lineage analysis Not published ✓ (best)
API available Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment options Not published Both
Listed connectors Not published 40
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
  • Scans connected sources and brings catalog, glossary and lineage together
  • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment options
  • AI-assisted descriptions plus REST, SQL and database APIs
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
  • Standard starts at €445 per month for 5 user seats
  • Corporate and Enterprise pricing is not published
  • Advanced seat counts and features require higher-tier plans
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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Dawiso brings metadata management and data governance into a shared platform for organizations that need to document, discover and govern data assets. Automated scanning feeds a searchable catalog, while a business glossary, lineage…

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  1. CollibraMetadata Management Software 8.2Pricing on request
  2. DawisoMetadata Management Software 7.1From €445/mo · 14-day trial

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

  • Dawiso — where it wins

    • Scans connected sources and brings catalog, glossary and lineage together
    • Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment options
    • AI-assisted descriptions plus REST, SQL and database APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard starts at €445 per month for 5 user seats
    • Corporate and Enterprise pricing is not published
    • Advanced seat counts and features require higher-tier plans
  • Collibra8.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit CollibraFull verdict →
  • Dawiso7.1/10 · From €445/mo · 14-day trial

    A hybrid metadata catalog with scanning, glossary, lineage and AI-assisted documentation.

    Visit DawisoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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