Loading...
★★★★☆ 4.3 CE
Collibra Pricing: Plans & Features 2026
Custom enterprise pricing is tailored to your scale, with no free tier. Top alternatives like Metaplane start from free to $10/mo.
Collibra plans and pricing
High· Verified June 28, 2026
No free trial available
Standard
Free- ✓Data Catalog
- ✓Data Governance
- ✓Data Discovery
- ✓Data Lineage
- ✓Role-Based Permissions
View on vendor site
MOST POPULARPremier
Free- ✓Data Catalog
- ✓Data Governance
- ✓Data Discovery
- ✓Data Lineage
- ✓Unlimited Metadata Connectors
View on vendor site
Ultimate
Free- ✓Data Catalog
- ✓Data Governance
- ✓Data Discovery
- ✓Data Lineage
- ✓Unlimited Metadata Connectors
View on vendor site
Pricing Expert Take
Independent analysis · Collibra
Verified Pricing Data
Value Analysis
Collibra does not offer a transparent entry-level tier, bypassing the category median of $500/mo entirely to focus on its custom-priced Enterprise plan. This plan bundles Data Quality & Observability with heavy governance features like an Active Metadata Graph and automated lineage. For organizations only seeking data observability, paying for Collibra's massive governance footprint is not worth it. The platform is a massive financial commitment that only makes sense if you are deploying a company-wide data governance framework.
Hidden Costs
- High annual contract minimums ranging from $125,000/yr to over $375,000/yr (£100k-£300k+).
- Significant implementation and consulting fees required to set up the complex metadata integrations.
Red Flags
The platform suffers from a steep learning curve and low user adoption, meaning companies risk paying massive annual licensing fees for software that their teams abandon. Users frequently report that the interface feels dated and difficult to navigate.
"Collibra is absolute garbage. It's extremely difficult to use"
"I'm having a hard time seeing the value."
Based on analysis of recent Reddit and G2 discussions.
Green Wins
Collibra offers best enterprise data governance with workflow-driven stewardship.
- Best enterprise data governance with workflow-driven stewardship
- Deep compliance support for regulated industries
- Comprehensive data lineage and business glossary
"Users consistently praise Collibra for its robust data governance and user-friendly interface"
G2
User Voices
"collibra £100k-£300k+ annually. expensive but comprehensive."
"For me, it's been nothing but frustration."
"Collibra is being pitched to us as a one-stop-shop data governance tool"
Verdict
Only large enterprises requiring strict, top-down data governance alongside metadata management should consider Collibra's Enterprise plan. If your primary goal is monitoring data pipelines and catching anomalies without the enterprise governance bloat, skip this heavy suite. Instead, look at Metaplane at $500/mo as a much sharper, agile alternative for pure data observability.
ComparEdge EditorialUpdated: June 28, 2026
What Collibra really costs
Beyond the subscription: what to budget for
List price covers the subscription. Total cost of ownership for Collibra typically includes additional line items that don't appear on the pricing page.
Implementation
Setup, data migration, initial configuration
Training
Onboarding, certification, admin enablement
Premium Support
SLA upgrades, dedicated CSM, 24/7 access
Required Add-ons
Features gated behind higher tiers or paid extras
Integrations
Third-party connectors, API usage, custom builds
Annual True-Up
Seat overages, usage spikes, contract reconciliation
Collibra price history
Expert verified·Updated July 1, 2026
Price & Data Intelligence SyncLast verified: June 28, 2026 · CE-DATA-2026W23-BC43C6 · ✓ Pricing updated Jun 3, 2026
Up to date
Cheaper Data Observability tools
Frequently asked questions
How does Collibra pricing compare?
See how Collibra's 3 pricing plans stack up against similar Data Observability tools.
Research Reports
Sources & Data Trail · Collibra
- 1.Official Website·Official vendor website
- 2.G2·G2 verified user reviews · 4.2/5 · 102 reviews
- 3.Capterra·Capterra verified user reviews · 4.3/5
- 4.TrustRadius·TrustRadius verified reviews
- 5.PeerSpot·PeerSpot enterprise peer reviews