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Head-to-head · Active Metadata Management Software

Zeenea Data Discovery Platform vs Collibra

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Zeenea Data Discovery Platform #2 in Active Metadata Management Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Actian
Collibra #5 in Active Metadata Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Collibra

Zeenea Data Discovery Platform leads on 0 checks, Collibra on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZeenea Data Discovery Platform · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresZeenea Data Discovery Platform · 1 of 5

Zeenea Data Discovery Platform scores higher on our rubric for active metadata management software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Zeenea Data Discovery Platform is the better fit for enterprises needing catalog, lineage and governance. Collibra is the better fit for enterprise governance and metadata programs.

  • Zeenea Data Discovery Platform fits best

    Enterprises needing catalog, lineage and governance

  • Collibra fits best

    Enterprise governance and metadata programs

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Side by side

Feature Zeenea Data Discovery Platform 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Collibra 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Active Metadata Management Software #5 in Active Metadata Management Software
Best for Enterprises needing catalog, lineage and governance Enterprise governance and metadata programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 100+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Enterprise
Features Zeenea Data Discovery Platform 1/5 · Collibra 0/5
Automated lineage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data quality monitoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
Governance workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Impact analysis ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Metadata source limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automatically scans and synchronizes metadata through connectors
  • Traces lineage across datasets, visualizations and data processes
  • Combines impact studies, governance and data marketplace features
  • Combines catalog, governance workflows, lineage, quality and privacy management
  • Supports data discovery through a marketplace and governed AI context
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with 100 integrations
Cons
  • The Zeenea product name is discontinued following its renaming by Actian
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow catalog tool
  • Metadata collection can require imports, connectors, APIs or manual creation
Our verdict

Zeenea Data Discovery Platform was an enterprise data catalog and discovery product for data management teams, data producers and business users. It centralized metadata, supported business glossaries and governance, and provided graphical…

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For organizations managing data across complex environments, Collibra brings metadata discovery and governance together with data and AI management. Its capabilities include a data catalog and metadata inventory, governance workflows and…

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  1. Zeenea Data Discovery PlatformActive Metadata Management Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. CollibraActive Metadata Management Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Zeenea Data Discovery Platform — where it wins

    • Automatically scans and synchronizes metadata through connectors
    • Traces lineage across datasets, visualizations and data processes
    • Combines impact studies, governance and data marketplace features

    Where it doesn't

    • The Zeenea product name is discontinued following its renaming by Actian
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Support channels listed are community and documentation

  • Collibra — where it wins

    • Combines catalog, governance workflows, lineage, quality and privacy management
    • Supports data discovery through a marketplace and governed AI context
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with 100 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow catalog tool
    • Metadata collection can require imports, connectors, APIs or manual creation
  • Zeenea Data Discovery Platform9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad catalog and lineage capabilities now continue under Actian Data Intelligence Platform.

    Visit ActianFull verdict →
  • Collibra8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit CollibraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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