Entropy Data
German data product marketplace and data contract tool, formerly Data Mesh Manager
Quick Overview
| Company | Entropy Data GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Data Catalog & Data Governance Software |
| Headquarters | Monheim am Rhein, Germany |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | Cloud hosted on Azure, or self-hosted in your own cloud or on-premises |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Starter Cloud and Community self-hosted free / Team from €20,000, Business from €75,000, Enterprise from €200,000 per year (net of VAT) |
| Free Option | Free Starter Cloud plan and demo |
| Replaces | Collibra, Alation, DataHub |
Detailed Review
Entropy Data is the product formerly called Data Mesh Manager, a data product marketplace and management tool in which every data product has an owner. It is built on open standards, including the Open Data Contract Standard, and its site lists the open-source Data Contract CLI among its tools.
It is the only entry here with a free managed plan and a free self-hosted edition: the Starter Cloud plan and the Community self-hosted edition cost nothing, while Team, Business and Enterprise start from €20,000, €75,000 and €200,000 per year, net of VAT, with the licence fee identical for cloud and self-hosted. Marketplace users do not count towards billing.
The cloud runs on Azure. Entropy Data GmbH is registered at the Amtsgericht Düsseldorf, with its office in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. The vendor itself distinguishes its marketplace from a traditional catalog, so it fits teams that already work with data products rather than those needing a first inventory.
What Entropy Data does well
- Free Starter Cloud and Community self-hosted plans
- Public prices in euros for every paid tier
- Open Data Contract Standard and an open-source CLI
- Same licence fee for cloud and self-hosted
- German GmbH registered at the Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Where Entropy Data falls short
- Paid tiers start at €20,000 per year
- Cloud runs on Azure, a US-owned provider
- Not a traditional inventory-first catalog
- Product was recently renamed from Data Mesh Manager
Standout feature. Data products and contracts as the organising unit, with public euro prices and a free self-hosted edition.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free Starter Cloud and Community self-hosted plans
- Public prices in euros for every paid tier
- Open Data Contract Standard and an open-source CLI
- Same licence fee for cloud and self-hosted
- German GmbH registered at the Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Cons
- Paid tiers start at €20,000 per year
- Cloud runs on Azure, a US-owned provider
- Not a traditional inventory-first catalog
- Product was recently renamed from Data Mesh Manager
Alternatives to Entropy Data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Entropy Data?
Entropy Data is the product formerly called Data Mesh Manager, a data product marketplace and management tool in which every data product has an owner. It is built on open standards, including the Open Data Contract Standard, and its site lists the open-source Data Contract CLI among its tools.
Where is Entropy Data based?
Entropy Data operates from Monheim am Rhein, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany).
What does Entropy Data cost?
Starter Cloud and Community self-hosted free / Team from €20,000, Business from €75,000, Enterprise from €200,000 per year (net of VAT). Free Starter Cloud plan and demo.
Who is Entropy Data best for?
Data-mesh teams running data products and contracts. Data products and contracts as the organising unit, with public euro prices and a free self-hosted edition.
What are the drawbacks of Entropy Data?
Paid tiers start at €20,000 per year. Cloud runs on Azure, a US-owned provider. Not a traditional inventory-first catalog. Product was recently renamed from Data Mesh Manager.
Is Entropy Data a good alternative to Collibra?
Entropy Data is built as a European alternative to Collibra: German data product marketplace and data contract tool, formerly Data Mesh Manager. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Entropy Data compare to other Data Catalog & Data Governance Software?
Entropy Data is one of several European Data Catalog & Data Governance Software we cover. It is most often compared with Collibra, Alation, DataHub.