Select Star vs Alation

Select Star provides the best-in-class data lineage & catalog that elevates your data management strategy.

Select Star receives multiple G2 badges, including fastest implementation, best estimated ROI, easiest admin, high performer, and users love us.
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Setup
Select Star can be set up and ready to use in less than 24 hours
Alation requires a setup time of 3 to 9 months
Column-Level Lineage
Select Star offers comprehensive column-level lineage for all integrations that is easy to navigate and accurate at scale
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Alation provides column-level lineage capabilities limited to select integrations
Data Usage Analysis
Select Star provides data usage analysis for all integrations from databases to BI tools
Alation's data usage analysis is limited to databases
Entity-Relationship Diagrams
Select Star automatically generates comprehensive entity-relationship diagrams based on query logs and primary key/foreign key relationships
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Alation does not offer automated entity-relationship diagram generation
Trial with Your Own Data
Select Star offers a 14-day self-serve trial with full access to connect and explore your own data
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Alation’s free trial has limited functionality for using your own data
Snowflake Cost Analysis
Select Star offers detailed breakdown of Snowflake costs and usage of data assets
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Alation does not support Snowflake cost analysis
Pricing
Select Star offers transparent and flexible pricing options
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Alation prices per customer, according to what you’re willing to pay

Why customers choose Select Star over competitors like Alation?

Compared to Alation, Select Star offers automated lineage and usage insights out of the box, requiring less manual effort for setup and maintenance. With a pricing model designed to accommodate both small teams and large enterprises, Select Star is a more accessible choice for organizations of all sizes. Customers have chosen Select Star when they want to see an immediate time to value, cost-effective solution that simplifies data discovery and governance.

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Proven accuracy and scale for millions of assets
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Automated entity-relationship diagrams
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AI-enabled documentation to capture tribal knowledge
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Cost attribution based on true data usage
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Transparent and flexible pricing tailored to your needs

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