Trinitis vs Collibra: A Comprehensive Comparison

If you're evaluating data governance platforms, you've probably come across both Trinitis and Collibra. While both aim to help organizations govern their data, they take fundamentally different approaches. Here's what you need to know.

The Core Difference

Collibra is a data catalog. It helps you discover, document, and understand your data assets. Think of it as a searchable inventory of your data — great for data discovery and lineage tracking.

Trinitis is a policy engine. It enforces access rules in real-time across every database. Think of it as the security layer that sits between your applications and your data — preventing unauthorized access before it happens.

Feature Comparison

Pricing

This is where the difference becomes stark:

• •Trinitis: Starts at $0/month for up to 2 databases. Professional plan at $1,000/month for up to 5 databases.
• •Collibra: Typically starts at $100,000+ per year for enterprise contracts. No public pricing.

When to Choose Trinitis

• You need to enforce policies, not just document them
• You want real-time access control across multiple databases
• You're a startup or mid-market company without a $100K+ budget
• You need to get up and running in days, not months

When to Choose Collibra

• You need a comprehensive data catalog with lineage tracking
• Data discovery and documentation are your primary goals
• You're a large enterprise with complex metadata management needs
• You have budget for a 6-12 month implementation project

The Bottom Line

Trinitis and Collibra solve different problems. If you need to discover and document your data, Collibra is a solid choice (if you have the budget). If you need to control and protect your data with real-time enforcement, Trinitis is the better fit.

Many organizations end up using both — Collibra for the catalog, Trinitis for the enforcement layer. But if you're just getting started with data governance, Trinitis gives you immediate security value at a fraction of the cost.