Collibra is one of the most recognized names in data governance, but bigger doesn’t always mean better. While it delivers robust governance features, it often misses the mark in areas that are essential for today’s organizations: data accessibility, collaboration, speed of adoption, and cost efficiency.  

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Dawiso takes a different approach. Built to support both technical and business users, it’s intuitive, flexible, and scalable from day one. The result? Faster results, broader adoption, and a better return on your governance investment.

Choosing the Right Data Governance Platform in 2025

Finding the right platform for your organization’s needs is harder than ever. Feature-rich tools often lack the flexibility to cover complex business demands. On the other hand, heavyweight platforms may overwhelm teams that are just getting started with data governance.  

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For many, the early stages are the most difficult. What seems like a standard set of features and shared terminology can quickly reveal deep differences in approach, usability, and long-term fit.  

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According to Gartner, many tools marketed as full governance solutions fall short in real-world complexity, especially when they don't support clear business outcomes.

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Common Pitfalls of Collibra Implementations

Based on insights shared by organizations that have adopted Collibra, several recurring challenges tend to emerge:

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• Low user adoption. While the platform might technically be implemented, actual engagement across teams remains low. Often, metadata is scanned and stored, but it doesn't get used. This is a common outcome even in organizations receiving direct support from Collibra.
• Scalability limitations. As data governance efforts grow, organizations often realize they need to onboard more users than originally planned. However, expanding access tends to come with significant cost increases, making long-term scalability more difficult.
• Cost unpredictability. Adding new features, integrating new data sources, or adapting the setup to evolving needs often leads to contract renegotiations or additional fees. This can cause budget strain and make long-term planning harder.

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Dawiso was designed to avoid these problems. From a pricing model that scales with active users to highly flexible deployment and support models, our goal is to make governance adoption easier, not harder.

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How much can you save by choosing Dawiso over Collibra?

Depending on your setup, Dawiso can be 25% to 75% more affordable than Collibra during the initial implementation phase. And unlike some platforms, Dawiso doesn’t hit you with hidden costs when your needs change.

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Whether you're adding new users, expanding your lineage diagrams, or integrating a new data source, our transparent pricing helps you plan confidently.  

Comparison Table: Dawiso vs. Collibra

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Why Choose Dawiso Over Collibra? (6 reasons)

1.) User experience  

Dawiso

Designed for everyday users across business and tech. No training needed thanks to an intuitive interface. Dawiso is often implemented without dedicated onboarding sessions. 

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Collibra

According to Gartner Peer Insights and G2 reviews, Collibra is often recognized for its complexity. Built for trained power users. Steep learning curve and not suited for occasional or business users.

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2.) Pricing model

Dawiso

Fair, transparent, and flexible pricing based on active users. Scales to fit teams of any size. Dawiso offers pricing tied to active users, often reducing entry costs by 50–75% for mid-sized teams compared to Collibra.

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Collibra

Enterprise-focused pricing. Best suited for small, dedicated data governance teams in large organizations. Refer to known feedback or industry sentiment: Collibra pricing often starts at six figures.

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3.) Scalability

Dawiso

Start small, scale as needed. Ideal for agile teams or organizations growing into governance. You can begin with a lightweight project that covers just one part of your data governance initiative, or with a minimal setup, and expand gradually. This level of flexibility isn't possible with Collibra.  

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Collibra

Complex setup. Limited agility for smaller companies. You have to deploy a large, all-encompassing tool from the very beginning, even if you only need a small part of its functionality.

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4.) AI capabilities

Dawiso

Smart AI assistants built-in. Helps users document, discover, and understand data faster. New features are added regularly.

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Collibra

Basic AI features, limited to specific workflows.  

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5.) Lineage visualizations

Dawiso

Powerful built-in data lineage with interactive, customizable views for every skill level.

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Collibra

Often relies on third-party tools or add-ons to show data lineage.

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6.) Data quality approach

Dawiso

Open and flexible, integrates with any DQ tool or framework you already use. Dawiso works seamlessly with third-party DQ frameworks like CAT, Soda, or custom rules engines.  

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Collibra

Includes a native data quality module for basic checks.

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Do you need more reasons?

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• Automation: Assistants automate manual tasks for faster results.
• Customizability: Dawiso offers broad customization options, including complete data metamodel redesign to match organizational needs.
• Customer support: Dedicated experts actively partner with you to ensure.

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Why Dawiso Is a Smart Choice for Modern Data Teams

It’s time we stop normalizing year-long implementation cycles. Your team has better things to do than struggle with a complicated user interface and overly technical configurations. Read the case study about the comprehensive implementation that took only 78 days.

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Dawiso helps you start fast, grow gradually, and involve your entire data community from day one. With scalable pricing, customizable frameworks, and built-in AI, Dawiso is purpose-built for modern governance needs.  

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Are you also considering open source? Read the comparison article: Dawiso vs. OpenMetadata.

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As you make your decision, you may also find the article "Data Catalog Comparison for 2025" valuable.