# DataHub vs OpenMetadata

| Attribute | DataHub | OpenMetadata |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 48.1 (25% (low)) | 81.5 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | DataHub is an open-source metadata management system that centralizes data discovery and governance across multiple tools and platforms. It supports real-time streaming and batch metadata ingestion through 80+ connectors, provides GraphQL and REST APIs, and integrates with AI development tools like Cursor and Claude Desktop via MCP protocol. | A metadata and governance platform built as open-source software that catalogs information from databases, data warehouses, and analytics tools, allowing teams and AI systems to understand data provenance, quality, and dependencies. Provides 130+ connectors, APIs, and SDKs for integration into existing workflows. |
| integrations.count | 80 | 130 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"Claude Desktop"},{"name":"Cline"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"GraphQL"},{"name":"REST API"},{"name":"Python SDK"},{"name":"Java SDK"}]` | `[{"name":"Airflow"},{"name":"ClickHouse"},{"name":"DBT"},{"name":"Metabase"}]` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","summary":"Free open-source self-hosted version; managed cloud option available (pricing not detailed)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://datahubproject.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:37:18.798Z"}` | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"OpenMetadata Cloud","summary":"Free","description":"Free cloud SaaS with your own data","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open-source and free cloud SaaS","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://open-metadata.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:41:27.559Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Data Catalog)

| Capability | DataHub | OpenMetadata |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Column lineage | - | - |
| Automated lineage | - | - |
| Openlineage support | - | - |
| Business glossary | - | - |
| Data classification | - | - |
| Policy enforcement | - | - |
| Data quality | - | - |
| Active metadata | - | - |
| AI search | - | - |
| Open source | - | - |
| SOC2 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:52:10.295Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*