AWS Glue Data Catalog vs Select Star
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026). Last verified July 19, 2026.
The short answer
AWS Glue Data Catalog ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #10) for Data engineers, analysts, and governance leaders who need to find, trust, and govern data assets across warehouses, lakes, and BI tools. Best native metadata layer for AWS.
At a glance
| AWS Glue Data Catalog | Select Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Native low-cost catalog for AWS | Automated lineage and usage insight |
| Pricing | $ (Consumption based within AWS) | $$ (Quoted annually, user based) |
| HQ | Seattle, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2020 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.