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Enterprise-ready data observability, without the learning curve

Validio brings interesting ideas to the table. But when it comes to fast deployment, scalable AI features, and cross-team usability, Sifflet is the platform that gets chosen, again and again. Here’s why modern data teams make the switch.

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Built for Speed, Clarity, and Collaboration

Sifflet stands out by making data observability not just powerful, but truly usable. While Validio requires technical expertise to unlock its full potential, Sifflet is built for speed, clarity, and collaboration.
Its AI agents proactively surface what matters, its alerts come with context, not confusion, and its interface is designed so both engineers and business users can get value from day one.

No steep learning curve, no wasted time, just fast, scalable observability that fits into how your team already works.

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Power is Good. Usability is Better.

If you're looking for a data observability platform that’s intuitive, scalable, and AI-ready from day one, Sifflet is your answer. Validio offers power, but Sifflet delivers clarity, speed, and business alignment.

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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

Why is data observability important for large organizations?

Data observability helps organizations ensure data quality, monitor pipelines in real time, and build trust in their data. At Big Data LDN, we’ll share how companies like Penguin Random House use observability tools to improve data governance and drive better decisions.

How does the Model Context Protocol (MCP) improve data observability with LLMs?

Great question! MCP allows large language models to access structured external context like pipeline metadata, logs, and diagnostics tools. At Sifflet, we use MCP to enhance data observability by enabling intelligent agents to monitor, diagnose, and act on issues across complex data pipelines in real time.

Can schema issues affect SLA compliance in real-time analytics?

Absolutely. When schema changes go undetected, they can cause delays, errors, or data loss that violate your SLA commitments. Real-time metrics and schema monitoring are essential for maintaining SLA compliance and keeping your analytics pipeline observability strong.

Who should be responsible for data quality in an organization?

That's a great topic! While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, the best data quality programs are collaborative. Everyone from data engineers to business users should play a role. Some organizations adopt data contracts or a Data Mesh approach, while others use centralized observability tools to enforce data validation rules and ensure SLA compliance.

What are Sentinel, Sage, and Forge, and how do they enhance data observability?

Sentinel, Sage, and Forge are Sifflet’s new AI agents designed to supercharge your data observability efforts. Sentinel proactively recommends monitoring strategies, Sage accelerates root cause analysis by remembering system history, and Forge guides your team with actionable fixes. Together, they help teams reduce alert fatigue and improve data reliability at scale.

How did Adaptavist reduce data downtime with Sifflet?

Adaptavist used Sifflet’s observability platform to map the blast radius of changes, alert users before issues occurred, and validate results pre-production. This proactive approach to data pipeline monitoring helped them eliminate downtime during a major refactor and shift from 'merge and pray' to a risk-aware, observability-first workflow.

Can Sifflet help me monitor data drift and anomalies beyond what dbt offers?

Absolutely! While dbt is fantastic for defining tests, Sifflet takes it further with advanced data drift detection and anomaly detection. Our platform uses intelligent monitoring templates that adapt to your data’s behavior, so you can spot unexpected changes like missing rows or unusual values without setting manual thresholds.

Why should data teams care about data lineage tracking?

Data lineage tracking is a game-changer for data teams. It helps you understand how data flows through your systems and what downstream processes depend on it. When something breaks, lineage reveals the blast radius—so instead of just knowing a table is late, you’ll know it affects marketing campaigns or executive reports. It’s a critical part of any observability platform that wants to move from reactive to proactive.

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