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Description
ER/Studio is an enterprise data modeling and architecture solution that helps organizations structure, align, and govern data across complex, distributed environments, including data warehouses, lakehouses, data mesh frameworks, and data vault architectures. It bridges business intent and technical execution through integrated conceptual, logical, and physical modeling, enabling teams to move from strategy to implementation with clarity and control. The result is a consistent architectural foundation that supports analytics, AI initiatives, modernization, regulatory requirements, and operational systems.
Collaboration is built into the platform through a centralized, multi-user repository and the web-based Team Server portal. The repository manages version control, role-based permissions, and parallel development so teams can work concurrently while preserving model integrity and full audit history. Team Server extends visibility beyond architects, allowing business and technical stakeholders to review models, explore definitions, and contribute feedback through a browser interface.
ER/Studio reinforces governance by embedding standardized definitions, business glossaries, and data dictionaries directly within technical models. Impact analysis provides insight into downstream dependencies before changes are implemented, helping reduce risk and improve coordination. Integrations with Microsoft Purview and Collibra extend metadata into broader governance ecosystems, strengthening lineage tracking, documentation accuracy, and compliance oversight.
Available in Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions, ER/Studio scales from focused modeling teams to enterprise-wide data architecture programs with advanced collaboration and governance requirements.
Description
With automated indexing of warehouses, lakes, dashboards, and various components of your data ecosystem, Metaphor enhances data visibility by integrating utilization metrics, lineage tracking, and social popularity indicators to present the most reliable data to your audience. It fosters a comprehensive view of data and facilitates discussions about it across the organization, ensuring that everyone has access to crucial information. Engage with your clients by seamlessly sharing catalog artifacts, including documentation, directly within Slack. You can also tag meaningful conversations in Slack and link them to specific data points. This promotes collaboration by enabling the organic discovery of key terms and usage patterns, breaking down silos effectively. Discovering data throughout your entire stack becomes effortless, and you can create both technical documentation and user-friendly wikis that cater to non-technical stakeholders. Furthermore, you can provide direct support to users in Slack and leverage the catalog as a Data Enablement tool, streamlining the onboarding process for a more tailored user experience. Ultimately, this approach not only enhances data accessibility but also strengthens the overall data literacy within your organization.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Amazon Redshift
Google Cloud BigQuery
PostgreSQL
Snowflake
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Assembla
Azure Repos
Azure SQL Database
Bitbucket
Firebird
Integrations
Amazon Redshift
Google Cloud BigQuery
PostgreSQL
Snowflake
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Assembla
Azure Repos
Azure SQL Database
Bitbucket
Firebird
Pricing Details
$2,687 per user
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
ER/Studio
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
erstudio.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Metaphor Data
Founded
2020
Country
United States
Website
metaphor.io
Product Features
Data Governance
Access Control
Data Discovery
Data Mapping
Data Profiling
Deletion Management
Email Management
Policy Management
Process Management
Roles Management
Storage Management
Enterprise Architecture
Application Portfolio Management
Architecture Governance
Capability Mapping
Diagramming
Idea Management
Modeling & Simulation
Project Management
Risk Assessment
Transformation Roadmapping
Version Control
Product Features
Data Management
Customer Data
Data Analysis
Data Capture
Data Integration
Data Migration
Data Quality Control
Data Security
Information Governance
Master Data Management
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