OpenMetadata
Open-source metadata platform
All-in-One
Open Source
Free
#9 Ranked
Caters to: Free tier available
Extensible metadata and governance framework with open APIs and community-driven development
Key Features
AI Search
Data Lineage
Data Governance
Collaboration
RBAC
PII Detection
Data Quality
Metadata Automation
Version Control
Notable Features
- Open APIs
- Extensible architecture
- Community-driven
- Comprehensive lineage
- Modern UI
Use Cases
Open-source adoption
Custom integrations
Community-driven development
Cost-conscious organizations
What Makes OpenMetadata Special
OpenMetadata is the most comprehensive open-source metadata platform, offering enterprise-grade features with the flexibility of open-source. Its extensible architecture makes it ideal for custom integrations.
Integrations
Postgres
MySQL
Kafka
Airflow
dbt
Superset
Tableau
Power BI
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely open-source
- Extensible architecture
- Active community
- Comprehensive features
- No vendor lock-in
Cons
- Requires technical expertise
- Community support only
- Less polished than commercial tools
- Setup complexity