The modern replacement for dbt docs

More power without the cost or complexity of a full data catalog.

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Why teams are switching from dbt docs

Get the documentation, lineage, and insight dbt docs can't provide.

Powerful Search

Find anything in your dbt project instantly

Search across your entire project in milliseconds. Quickly discover models, columns, tests, and documentation with a fast, intuitive search experience that works the way analytics engineers think.

  • Search models, columns, tests, and descriptions
  • Get instant results as you type
  • Designed to make even large dbt projects easy to explore
AI-Powered Insights

Ask questions about your dbt project in plain English

Connect your favorite AI assistant directly to your dbt documentation. Ask natural language questions, get instant explanations of complex SQL, and understand lineage without parsing code. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible tools.

  • Natural language queries like "Which models have no tests?"
  • Plain English explanations of SQL transformations
  • Bring your own LLM: Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure, or Google Gemini
  • Connect via MCP with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and more
Column-Level Lineage

See how every column flows through your pipeline

Understand your project at the level dbt docs can't show. Follow each column from source to destination, see how transformations unfold, and make confident changes with full visibility into what will be impacted.

  • Trace columns from raw sources to final models
  • Understand column transformations at a glance
  • View clear, interactive lineage that clarify dependencies
Lineage Reports

Comprehensive impact analysis at your fingertips

See the full picture before making a change. Tributary generates clear lineage reports that show upstream sources, downstream dependencies, and everything in between so you always know what will be affected.

  • Instant impact analysis for any model
  • Complete mapping of upstream and downstream dependencies
  • Reports you can share with stakeholders
Beautiful Documentation

Model code with clear syntax-highlighting

View your dbt models in rich documentation pages that show SQL, Jinja, columns, tests, and lineage together in one place. Everything stays organized and easy to review, making it simple to understand how each model works.

  • Syntax highlighting for SQL and Jinja
  • Complete metadata and test information
  • Always in sync with your dbt project

Simple, transparent annual pricing

Choose the plan that fits your team's needs.

Starter

$1,200 per year

For teams with smaller projects

  • Up to 200 dbt models
  • 25 viewers included
  • Column-level lineage
  • Full-text search
  • SSO with Google & Microsoft
  • Email support
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Teams

$2,400 per year

For teams with larger projects

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Up to 600 dbt models
  • 50 viewers included
  • Priority email support
  • Slack support
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Enterprise

Custom

For large organizations

  • Everything in Teams, plus:
  • Support for 600+ dbt models
  • 500 viewers included
  • White glove support
  • SLA guarantees
  • Integration assistance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tributary

What is Tributary?

Tributary is a modern documentation and lineage explorer for dbt. It provides column-level lineage, fast search, organized model pages, and clear project insights in a clean, intuitive interface.

Who created Tributary?

Tributary is built by the team behind Datacoves, a platform trusted by large enterprises for dbt, Airflow, and data engineering workflows.

Is Tributary a dbt docs alternative?

Yes. Tributary generates documentation directly from your dbt project and offers features that dbt docs doesn't provide, such as column-level lineage, impact analysis, and richer navigation.

Is Tributary free?

Tributary is a paid product with affordable annual plans and no monthly charges.

How does Tributary work?

Tributary leverages dbt artifacts like manifest.json and catalog.json files and builds documentation, lineage, and search from the metadata inside your project. There's no need to connect to your warehouse or send us any production data.

When will Tributary be available?

Early access is opening soon. Join the waitlist to be notified when your account is ready.

What data does Tributary need to work?

Tributary only needs your dbt manifest.json and optionally catalog.json. No production data or credentials are required.

Does Tributary support Google and Microsoft login?

Yes. Tributary supports both Google and Microsoft authentication for easy team access.

Will Tributary work with my dbt setup?

Tributary works with any dbt project, regardless of your warehouse or orchestration tool. As long as you can generate dbt artifacts, you can use Tributary.

Can I customize my documentation or dashboards?

You can customize descriptions, tags, and model information directly within your dbt project.

Is my data secure?

Yes. Tributary processes only metadata from your dbt artifacts. It does not read or store any production data, and authentication is handled securely through Google or Microsoft login.

Can Tributary be deployed in my private network?

We're exploring private deployment options for Enterprise customers. If this is important for your team, let's discuss your requirements.