Pipeline Brief

OpenLineage

Open standard for data lineage collection and interoperability

DataOps & Developer ToolsOpen SourceFree plan

About OpenLineage

OpenLineage is an open standard for collecting and sharing data lineage metadata. Provides a common framework so different tools can produce and consume lineage in a consistent format.

Best for

Best for teams wanting vendor-neutral lineage collection across their data stack

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open standard for lineage interoperability
  • Supported by Airflow, Spark, dbt, and more
  • Prevents lineage vendor lock-in

Cons

  • Standard, not a product — needs consuming tools
  • Adoption still growing
  • Limited standalone value without ecosystem

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