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Built for Scale: How Sifflet outperforms Metaplane

Sifflet offers a more complete and scalable approach to data observability than Metaplane, built for the needs of modern enterprises—not just lean, dbt-centric teams. With deeper lineage, smarter automation, and broader team support, Sifflet helps organizations turn data trust into business impact.

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Augmented data quality for analytics and AI

Metaplane covers the basics of technical data quality: freshness, volume, and anomaly detection, mainly for dbt-centric teams. Sifflet goes further, layering rich metadata, lineage, and cataloging to give full visibility and faster resolution across complex data environments.

Built for scale, Sifflet supports both technical and business users with AI-powered automation, broad integrations, and an adaptive UX. It’s observability that drives trust, governance, and business value, not just detection.

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Don't Solve Half the Problem.

If you want to tackle data quality just from a technical perspective, Sifflet isn’t for you. But if you want to reach augmented data quality for analytics and AI that truly brings business value to downstream users, Sifflet is the right choice for today… and tomorrow.

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When it comes to data observability platforms, there's no one size fits all.
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Sifflet’s AI Helps Us Focus on What Moves the Business

What impressed us most about Sifflet’s AI-native approach is how seamlessly it adapts to our data landscape — without needing constant tuning. The system learns patterns across our workflows and flags what matters, not just what’s noisy. It’s made our team faster and more focused, especially as we scale analytics across the business.

Simoh-Mohamed Labdoui

Head of Data

"Enabler of Cross Platform Data Storytelling"

"Sifflet has been a game-changer for our organization, providing full visibility of data lineage across multiple repositories and platforms. The ability to connect to various data sources ensures observability regardless of the platform, and the clean, intuitive UI makes setup effortless, even when uploading dbt manifest files via the API. Their documentation is concise and easy to follow, and their team's communication has been outstanding—quickly addressing issues, keeping us informed, and incorporating feedback. "

Callum O'Connor

Senior Analytics Engineer, The Adaptavist

"Building Harmony Between Data and Business With Sifflet"

"Sifflet serves as our key enabler in fostering a harmonious relationship with business teams. By proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate, we can shift the focus of our interactions from troubleshooting to driving meaningful value. This approach not only enhances collaboration but also ensures that our efforts are aligned with creating impactful outcomes for the organization."

Sophie Gallay

Data & Analytics Director, Etam

" Sifflet empowers our teams through Centralized Data Visibility"

"Having the visibility of our DBT transformations combined with full end-to-end data lineage in one central place in Sifflet is so powerful for giving our data teams confidence in our data, helping to diagnose data quality issues and unlocking an effective data mesh for us at BBC Studios"

Ross Gaskell

Software engineering manager, BBC Studios

"Sifflet allows us to find and trust our data"

"Sifflet has transformed our data observability management at Carrefour Links. Thanks to Sifflet's proactive monitoring, we can identify and resolve potential issues before they impact our operations. Additionally, the simplified access to data enables our teams to collaborate more effectively."

Mehdi Labassi

CTO, Carrefour Links

"A core component of our data strategy and transformation"

"Using Sifflet has helped us move much more quickly because we no longer experience the pain of constantly going back and fixing issues two, three, or four times."

Sami Rahman

Director of Data, Hypebeast

Frequently asked questions

What role does MCP play in improving data quality monitoring?

MCP enables LLMs to access structured context like schema changes, validation rules, and logs, making it easier to detect and explain data quality issues. With tool calls and memory, agents can continuously monitor pipelines and proactively alert teams when data quality deteriorates. This supports better SLA compliance and more reliable data operations.

How does Sifflet support collaboration across data teams?

Sifflet promotes un-siloed data quality by offering a unified platform where data engineers, analysts, and business users can collaborate. Features like pipeline health dashboards, data lineage tracking, and automated incident reports help teams stay aligned and respond quickly to issues.

Why should organizations shift from firefighting to fire prevention in their data operations?

Shifting to fire prevention means proactively addressing data health issues before they impact users. By leveraging data lineage and observability tools, teams can perform impact assessments, monitor data quality, and implement preventive strategies that reduce downtime and improve SLA compliance.

How do classification tags support real-time metrics and alerting?

Classification tags help define the structure and importance of your data, which in turn makes it easier to configure real-time metrics and alerts. For example, tagging a 'country' field as low cardinality allows teams to monitor sales data by region, enabling faster anomaly detection and more actionable real-time alerts.

How can data lineage tracking help with root cause analysis?

Data lineage tracking shows how data flows through your systems and how different assets depend on each other. This is incredibly helpful for root cause analysis because it lets you trace issues back to their source quickly. With Sifflet’s lineage capabilities, you can understand both upstream and downstream impacts of a data incident, making it easier to resolve problems and prevent future ones.

How does Sifflet use AI to improve data classification?

Sifflet leverages machine learning to provide AI Suggestions for classification tags, helping teams automatically identify and label key data characteristics like PII or low cardinality. This not only streamlines data management but also enhances data quality monitoring by reducing manual effort and human error.

How can organizations choose the right observability tools for their data stack?

Choosing the right observability tools depends on your data maturity and stack complexity. Look for platforms that offer comprehensive data quality monitoring, support for both batch and streaming data, and features like data lineage tracking and alert correlation. Platforms like Sifflet provide end-to-end visibility, making it easier to maintain SLA compliance and reduce incident response times.

What should I consider when choosing a modern observability tool for my data stack?

When evaluating observability tools, consider factors like ease of setup, support for real-time metrics, data freshness checks, and integration with your existing stack. Look for platforms that offer strong data pipeline monitoring, business context in alerts, and cost transparency. Tools like Sifflet also provide fast time-to-value and support for both batch and streaming data observability.

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Built for Scale: How Sifflet outperforms Metaplane

Augmented data quality for analytics and AI

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