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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Databento Review, Pricing, and Features
Databento
Databento supplies normalized live and historical exchange data through APIs, files, and client libraries. It is built for developers, quants, and trading firms that need tick data, full order books, bars, instrument definitions, corporate actions, or raw packet captures across supported equity, options, and futures venues.
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Pricing
Subscription, Other
Key features
- Historical downloads and live streaming for supported equities, equity options, futures, spreads, and options on futures.
- Schemas ranging from trades and OHLCV bars to top-of-book, market-by-price, and full market-by-order data.
- HTTP and raw TCP APIs, plus official Python, C++, and Rust client libraries.
- CSV, JSON, and Databento Binary Encoding output, with flat-file and packet-capture delivery where offered.
- Security-master, symbology, corporate-action, and adjustment data for supported products and venues.
FAQ
Is Databento free?
No. Databento does not offer a free plan. Expect subscription and other pricing when you onboard. Check the vendor site for the most recent offers.
Who is Databento best for?
Databento is built for Quants/Developers, Algo Traders, Institutional Investors, and Hedge Funds. It suits intermediate and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Databento support?
You can use Databento on Web. Databento offers an API (REST) with APIKey authentication. Integrations include Python client, C++ client, and Rust client.
Which markets does Databento cover?
Databento covers North America and Europe. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, and Futures. Identifiers include Ticker.
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