A plain guide to data marketplaces
What they are, how the big ones compare, and the steps to sell or buy a dataset without getting burned.
I have data to sell
Check your rights, package a sample and choose where to list it. Then see what your records could be worth.
I need a dataset
Define what you need, test samples and ask about provenance and license terms.
The guides
- What is a data marketplace?The three kinds, who uses them, and how a deal works.
- Data marketplaces comparedAWS Data Exchange, Snowflake, Databricks, Datarade and Dawex side by side.
- How to sell company dataRights, de-identification, samples, listing and license terms.
- How to buy a datasetSpecs, samples, provenance and the questions to put to a seller.
Quick answers
What is a data marketplace?
An online place where organizations list datasets and other organizations find, evaluate and license them. Some run inside a cloud platform, some are independent directories.
Are data marketplaces free to use?
Browsing is usually free. Datasets can be free, paid, or offered on request. Fees and revenue shares depend on the marketplace and the listing.
Can a normal company sell its own data?
Often yes, but only records the company has the right to license. Customer data, contract limits and privacy rules decide what is allowed. The sell guide covers the checks.