
Quandl
Discover diverse data sets, analyze with visualizations, and easily share using a powerful search engine.
- Freemium
- Web, API
- Data & AnalyticsAI Tools for EconomicsResearch
- Free plan available
- No credit card

What is Quandl?
Key features
Dataset search engine
Browse and discover datasets across multiple categories including financial, economic, and alternative data sources
Data visualisation
Create charts and graphs to analyse trends and patterns within datasets
API access
Retrieve data programmatically for integration into applications and workflows
Data sharing
Embed visualisations and share datasets with colleagues or external stakeholders
Freemium data access
Mix of free and premium datasets, allowing exploration before committing budget
Multiple data formats
Download data in CSV, JSON, and other formats for use in analysis tools
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Wide variety of datasets in one location saves time searching across multiple sources
- Free tier allows exploration and testing before purchasing premium datasets
- API makes it straightforward to integrate data into existing workflows and applications
- Visualisation tools help spot patterns quickly without exporting to separate software
Limitations
- Premium datasets can be expensive for individual researchers or small teams
- Quality and update frequency varies across datasets depending on the provider
- Learning curve for users unfamiliar with data APIs or advanced search filtering
Use cases
Financial analysts building models that require real-time market and economic data
Academic researchers accessing economic or weather datasets for studies
Business intelligence teams tracking industry metrics and competitor data
Data journalists finding and visualising trends for articles or reports
Investment firms analysing alternative data sources for market insights
Ready to try Quandl?
Pricing
Premium datasets
Variable
Access to paid datasets; pricing depends on specific dataset and subscription terms
Get started with Quandl
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- Free plan available
- No credit card