Google Cloud Dataplex vs OpenMetadata
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026). Last verified July 19, 2026.
The short answer
Google Cloud Dataplex ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #11) for Data engineers, analysts, and governance leaders who need to find, trust, and govern data assets across warehouses, lakes, and BI tools. Best catalog for BigQuery estates.
At a glance
| Google Cloud Dataplex | OpenMetadata | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Catalog native to Google Cloud | Open-source self-hosted catalog |
| Pricing | $$ (Consumption based within Google Cloud) | $ (Open source; hosting and run cost only) |
| HQ | Mountain View, USA | Distributed (open source, Collate) |
| Founded | 2022 | 2021 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.