Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Atlan does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Atlan
4.3 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Data and Analytics tools
Side by side
Compared on
Atlan
Keboola
Our rating
4.3Better
3.9
Starts at
Free
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Data and Analytics
Data and Analytics
Plans
Free
Free
Key features
Automated metadata ingestion from Snowflake, dbt, Databricks, Looker, Tableau, and other tools
Data lineage visualization tracking how data moves and transforms across systems
Collaborative documentation and data discovery search across the organization
Governance controls for data access, classification, and compliance
Active metadata approach that updates automatically as connected tools change
Kai assistant for natural-language questions
Audit and Controlling Agents for finance monitoring
Open-source Keboola MCP Server for AI clients and IDEs
1,500+ data sources with SQL, Python and dbt transformations
Orchestration, governance and a shared data catalogue
Pros
Broad connector coverage across major data warehouse, BI, and transformation tools
Analyst recognition (Gartner, Forrester) validates the platform against enterprise competitors
Free tier allows smaller teams to evaluate core cataloging functionality before committing
The free plan includes the MCP Server and the full connector library
Pricing follows data volume, not seats
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and HIPAA compliance are stated
Cons
Paid tier pricing is not transparent, requiring a custom sales quote for real budgeting
Enterprise deployments commonly run into six figures annually, out of reach for smaller teams
Feature depth can create a learning curve for teams new to data governance tooling
The free plan is small: one project and 60 compute minutes a month
Enterprise pricing is quote-only
Customer counts, ratings and certifications are vendor-reported
Company
Atlan, founded 2019
Keboola
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260921. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Atlan better than Keboola?
In our reviews Atlan scores 4.3 and Keboola scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. Atlan: Active metadata platform that unifies data discovery, lineage, and governance across the modern data stack. Keboola: Unified data and AI platform with 1,500+ sources, the Kai assistant, finance agents and an open-source MCP server.