Collibra Catalog Reviews

I used Collibra Catalog primarily for cataloging all the assets. We created data dictionaries by ingesting data from multiple databases into Collibra Catalog and setting up workflows for review and approval processes.

The most valuable features of Collibra Catalog are its customizability and ease of use. We created data dictionaries both by ingesting our database structures and for non-database sources. We also set up different communities, defining ownership and stewardship with customizable workflows.

There is an issue with Collibra Catalog's pricing model, especially for organizations with many databases, as the initial package comes with a limited number of connectors. This can lead to manual efforts to connect more databases, increasing costs. It would be beneficial if they offered more connectors as part of the initial package.

We used Collibra Catalog as long as we had Collibra, starting from when we began cataloging all our assets.

I did not have any issues with the stability of Collibra Catalog.

Collibra Catalog is quite scalable. We were a big bank and had thousands of assets without any issues.

When using the Collibra Resident Architect program, the customer service was excellent, with issues quickly resolved. Without the program, the support was decent, with response times of 24-48 hours. Sometimes the support was useful, and sometimes it was not.

Neutral

My company initially used Collibra, but after being acquired by BMO, which had a contract with Informatica, we had to switch. BMO had recently renewed their contract with Informatica, which led to letting go of Collibra.

The initial setup was straightforward with the involvement of our IT team. It is important to have a Collibra Resident Architect for a successful implementation, which we found more effective than hiring external contractors.

We used the Collibra Resident Architect program instead of hiring contractors. This was a cost-effective approach, and it was extremely beneficial to have a knowledgeable Collibra employee assist with setup and configuration.

The pricing for Collibra was good since we did not have many add-ons. However, adding modules like Privacy could become expensive. The value is still greater when considering the cost of customizing other tools.

I have experience comparing Microsoft Purview and Data Hub alongside Collibra. Collibra is favored for governance, while Purview, integrated with Azure, is a better fit for engineers than business users.

I would definitely recommend Collibra Catalog to others. Of all the catalogs I've used, Collibra stands out as being more of a full tool for governance. As long as Collibra can connect to your databases, it cannot be easily beaten. I rate the overall solution an 8 out of 10.