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Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy)

byMicrosoft
in Metadata Management Solutions
4.3

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy)?

Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) is a cloud-based metadata management software that enables organizations to register, discover, understand, and consume data sources. The software provides a central repository where users can document data assets, annotate metadata, and search for data using various attributes. It supports collaboration by allowing users to contribute knowledge about data assets, enhancing data discoverability and understanding within organizations. Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) addresses the business problem of data silos and lack of data visibility by facilitating the cataloging and sharing of structured and unstructured data sources across enterprise environments.

Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) Pricing

Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) software offered a pricing model based on a tiered structure, with different levels including Free and Standard editions. The Free edition included limited features and usage caps, while the Standard edition provided expanded capabilities and increased limits for a monthly fee per user. Charges were applied based on the edition selected and the number of users registered under the account.

Overall experience with Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy)

HEAD OF DATA
50M - 250M USD, Insurance (except health)
FAVORABLE

“Good starting point but lacking advanced features”

4.0
May 23, 2022
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IT Manager
50M - 250M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Focus efforts on what counts not on Analyzing ”

3.0
Nov 27, 2019
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(157 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
39%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • HEAD OF DATA
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Good starting point but lacking advanced features

    4.0
    May 23, 2022
    Whilst the data catalog is a good tool for an organisation at a low level of maturity, we soon realised it didn't compare to other offerings
  • HEAD OF DATA
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Good starting point but lacking advanced features

    4.0
    May 23, 2022
    Whilst the data catalog is a good tool for an organisation at a low level of maturity, we soon realised it didn't compare to other offerings
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Performance of Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) Across Market Features

Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

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The sluggish preview portal is somewhat a hindrance. Saying that given the enterprise level of service Microsoft offers they are always listening and evolving they issues which are raised. So looking into the future we are sure to see a better offering in this field.

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The sluggish preview portal is somewhat a hindrance. Saying that given the enterprise level of service Microsoft offers they are always listening and evolving they issues which are raised. So looking into the future we are sure to see a better offering in this field.

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The sluggish preview portal is somewhat a hindrance. Saying that given the enterprise level of service Microsoft offers they are always listening and evolving they issues which are raised. So looking into the future we are sure to see a better offering in this field.

Reviewer Insights for: Microsoft Azure Data Catalog (Legacy)