Alation Features

Allows administrators to assign role-based user access for specific data sets

Hides and masks sensitive data automatically based on user permissions

Provides historical insights into original data sources and transformations made to data sets

As reported in 11 Alation reviews. Offers simple search capabilities to discover specific data sets

Allows users and administrators to easily clean data to maintain quality and integrity 10 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Converts data formats of source data into the format required for the reporting system without mistakes

Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately

Allows users to comment on data sets to help future users better interact and interpret the data

Permits profiling of data sets for increased organization, both by users and machine learning

As reported in 10 Alation reviews. Creates a business glossary for faster understanding by the average business user

Indexes metadata descriptions for easier searching and enhanced insights

Based on 10 Alation reviews. Automates recommendations for users based on machine learning functionality

As reported in 10 Alation reviews. Offers natural language querying functionality for non-technical users

Cleans data to improve quality via automation

As reported in 29 Alation reviews. Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately

Analyzes data to find and recommend the highest value customer segmentations. This feature was mentioned in 31 Alation reviews.

As reported in 30 Alation reviews. Tools to create and adjust workflows to ensure consistency.

Presents information and analytics in a digestible, intuitive, and visually appealing way. This feature was mentioned in 30 Alation reviews.

Based on 29 Alation reviews. Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Provides guidelines or training related to sensitive data compliance requirements, This feature was mentioned in 30 Alation reviews.

As reported in 27 Alation reviews. Allows administrators to set policies for security and data governance

Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse 30 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 28 Alation reviews. Curates collected data for big data analytics solutions to analyze, manipulate, and model

As reported in 29 Alation reviews. Compile data from across all systems so that users can view relevant information easily.

Lets users build a glossary of business terms, vocabulary and definitions across multiple tools. 30 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Provides a built-in integrated data catalog that allows users to easily locate data across multiple sources. 30 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 29 Alation reviews. Monitors and cleanses data with the help of business rules and analytical algorithms.

Visualize data flows and lineage that demonstrates compliance with reports and dashboards through a single console. This feature was mentioned in 30 Alation reviews.

Based on 28 Alation reviews. Provides an automated data lineage functionality which provides visibility over the entire data movement journey from data origination to destination.

Authenticates and authorizes individuals to access the data they are allowed to see and use. 27 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Helps identify and manage the roles of owners and stewards of data. This feature was mentioned in 27 Alation reviews.

Helps adhere to data privacy regulations and norms. This feature was mentioned in 29 Alation reviews.

Defines, validates, and monitors business rules to safeguard master data readiness. 27 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Allows users to create and review data policies to make them consistent across the organization. 26 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Indexes metadata descriptions for enhanced insights. 17 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 17 Alation reviews. Ensures automation of metadata across the organization. Dynamically improves data management processes.

Embedded collaboration using APIs and in-app integrations. 17 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Provides insights into original data sources and transformations made to data sets from source to consumption of data. 15 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 17 Alation reviews. Provides an interface to collect and evaluate data to identfy patterns and outliers.

Based on 16 Alation reviews. Constantly processes metadata to provide intelligent insights.

As reported in 13 Alation reviews. Supports 360 degree data visibility via a single dashboard.

Based on 12 Alation reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 12 Alation reviews.

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Based on 21 Alation reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 21 reviewers of Alation have provided feedback on this feature.

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives