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

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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