Nasdaq Data Link
Financial research software
Financial services software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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- Banking and insurance
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- Energy and utilities
What is Nasdaq Data Link
Nasdaq Data Link is a data distribution platform that provides access to financial, economic, and alternative datasets via web interface and APIs. It is used by analysts, researchers, and developers to source time series and reference data for modeling, backtesting, dashboards, and data science workflows. The service aggregates datasets from multiple publishers and supports programmatic retrieval and dataset management features such as metadata, documentation, and update monitoring.
Broad dataset marketplace access
Nasdaq Data Link provides access to a large catalog of datasets spanning market data, economic indicators, and alternative data from multiple publishers. This supports research workflows that require combining sources rather than relying on a single proprietary dataset. Dataset pages typically include metadata and documentation that help users assess coverage, frequency, and fields before integration.
API-first data delivery
The platform supports programmatic access that fits quantitative research and engineering workflows. Users can automate pulls, schedule updates, and integrate data into notebooks, pipelines, or internal applications. This approach is well-suited for teams that prioritize reproducible research and machine-to-machine consumption over a primarily GUI-driven terminal experience.
Dataset transparency and versioning cues
Many datasets include clear field definitions, update frequency information, and change notes that help with governance and auditability. This can reduce ambiguity when building models that depend on consistent historical series. The ability to reference dataset identifiers and metadata supports repeatable retrieval across environments.
Coverage varies by publisher
Because the catalog aggregates third-party sources, depth and quality can vary across datasets. Some datasets may have limited history, narrower instrument coverage, or inconsistent update schedules compared with premium institutional feeds. Users often need to validate each dataset’s suitability rather than assuming uniform standards across the platform.
Not a full research workstation
Nasdaq Data Link focuses on data access and delivery rather than end-to-end research workflows. It does not replace products that bundle extensive analytics, screening, news, and integrated charting in a single desktop environment. Many teams still need separate tools for narrative research, collaboration, and advanced analytics layers.
Costs and licensing complexity
Pricing and usage rights depend on the underlying dataset publisher and intended use, which can complicate procurement and compliance. Commercial redistribution, enterprise-wide usage, or production deployment may require additional licensing terms beyond basic access. Organizations may need legal and data-governance review to ensure permitted use across teams and applications.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: A la carte / per-dataset subscriptions (dataset-specific plans; some institutional feeds use custom quotes)
Free tier/trial: Free datasets available (permanently free); almost all premium data feeds provide free sample data once you create a free account (no credit card required). Time-limited "trial" availability is case-by-case and is not uniformly published — see "Example costs" / notes below.
Example costs (official vendor pages / help articles):
- Sharadar Equity Prices (example for Personal users as published in Nasdaq Data Link help documentation): $39 per month (10 years history, all tickers); $299 per year (10 years history, all tickers); $399 per year (full history, all tickers).
- Nasdaq Basic Canada (vendor solutions page describing Data Link access): Month-to-month or annual option — listed examples: 100,000 CAD/month (annual) or 130,000 CAD/month (month-to-month) for a particular license; Enterprise license tiers with per-month pricing by user-count (examples shown on vendor page: 0–1,599 users: 25,000 CAD/month; 1,600–2,999 users: 40,000 CAD/month; 3,000+ users: 60,000 CAD/month). (These are dataset/product-specific enterprise pricing examples shown on Nasdaq vendor site.)
Notes / discount/options:
- Pricing varies by dataset and account type (Personal, Academic, Business). Some premium feeds show fixed self-service plans; others require contacting Nasdaq Data Sales for a custom quote.
- API usage itself has no additional charge beyond dataset subscriptions.
- Discounts/alternative pricing (multi-product or negotiated institutional pricing) are available by contacting sales; site says contact datasales@nasdaq.com or use Contact Sales button for customized quotes.
How to view exact pricing: Log in to your Nasdaq Data Link account at data.nasdaq.com, go to Core Financial Data, filter "premium", open the dataset product page and click "View Pricing" (some datasets will instead show "Contact Sales").
Seller details
Nasdaq, Inc.
New York, NY, USA
1971
Public
https://www.nasdaq.com/
https://x.com/Nasdaq
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasdaq/
