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canonical: "https://www.softatlas.io/alation/products/alation-data-catalog"
name: "Alation Data Catalog"
provider: "Alation"
category: "Data & Analytics / Data Governance & Quality / Data Catalogs"
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website: "https://www.alation.com/"
updated: "2026-11-02"
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# Alation Data Catalog

By [Alation](/alation.md)

Data catalog that indexes metadata across data sources, with search, lineage, stewardship and governance workflows.

## Features
- Search and discover data assets
- Trace data lineage across systems
- Document data definitions and ownership
- Apply governance policies and curation
- Connect to warehouses and BI tools
- Support AI agents with governed context

## Built for
OPERATIONS, EXECUTIVES

Source: https://www.softatlas.io/alation/products/alation-data-catalog