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
Less than 24 hours
3-9 months
Column-Level Lineage
Included for all integrations. Easy to navigate and accurate at scale. Provides column usage.
Add-on feature, limited to selected integrations.
Data Usage Analysis
Available for all integrations
Limited to databases
Automated ERDs
Yes
No
Self-Serve Free Trial Option
Yes
No
Snowflake Cost Analysis
Yes
No
Pricing
Transparent & flexible pricing
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Priced per customer, according to what you’re willing to pay

The Select Star Difference

Quick time to insights
Complete metadata activation within 24 hours
Best-in-class data lineage
End-to-end, complete, and accurate data lineage that scales
Metadata activation
Analyzed metadata available for users, applications, and GenAI to use

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