# Apache Ranger vs Satori

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Satori

| Attribute | Apache Ranger | Satori |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46 (54% (medium)) | 57.9 (47% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 45 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 294 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 1,080 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source framework for managing fine-grained access policies, authorization rules, and security auditing across Hadoop and related data platform components. Provides a unified administration interface for security policies and user access monitoring. It is indexed under Data Governance.","source":"https://ranger.apache.org","question":"What is Apache Ranger?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Ranger is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://ranger.apache.org","question":"Is Apache Ranger free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Ranger supports the web and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://ranger.apache.org","question":"What platforms does Apache Ranger support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Ranger can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://ranger.apache.org","question":"Can Apache Ranger be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Apache Ranger, including Apache Hadoop, Apache YARN, Apache Hive and Apache HBase. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://ranger.apache.org","question":"What does Apache Ranger integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Ranger is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/apache/ranger","question":"Is Apache Ranger open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Discovers and classifies sensitive data assets, continuously monitors access patterns across databases and analytics platforms, and enforces granular access controls with comprehensive audit trails. Enables organizations to maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks without hindering data productivity. It is indexed under Data Governance.","source":"https://satoricyber.com/pricing/","question":"What is Satori?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Satori. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://satoricyber.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Satori support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Satori can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://satoricyber.com/pricing/","question":"Can Satori be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Satori, including Snowflake, Looker and GraphQL. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://satoricyber.com/pricing/","question":"What does Satori integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Satori. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Satori not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://satoricyber.com/security-vs-productivity-tradeoff-with-angelbeat/","question":"What security certifications does Satori have?","confidence":0.48}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | A framework that enables unified permission management and access tracking across data platforms through a central admin interface, while enforcing policies through plugins that operate within individual services. | A centralized platform for protecting data assets by automatically discovering and classifying sensitive information, enforcing access policies in real-time, and maintaining audit trails across production systems and AI workloads. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true}` | `{"dynamic_data_masking":true,"automated_pii_discovery":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apache Hadoop"},{"name":"Apache YARN"},{"name":"Apache Hive"},{"name":"Apache HBase"},{"name":"Trino"},{"name":"Ozone"},{"name":"Kafka"},{"name":"Hive"},{"name":"HBase"},{"name":"ResourceManager"},{"name":"KMS"}]` | `[{"name":"Snowflake"},{"name":"Looker"},{"name":"GraphQL"}]` |
| language.primary | Java | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://ranger.apache.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:36:34.128Z"}` | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | - |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.2 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://satoricyber.com/when-saas-meets-todays-global-privacy-regulations/ |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.apache.ranger%3Aranger-plugins-common&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Data Governance)

| Capability | Apache Ranger | Satori |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Automated pii discovery | - | ✓ |
| Dynamic data masking | - | ✓ |
| Ropa dsar support | - | - |
| Stewardship workflow | - | - |
| Lineage integration | - | - |
| Data quality integration | - | - |
| Open source | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:42.700Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*