Platform fees

Compare data marketplace fees: AWS, Snowflake and more

Compare dataset marketplaces by their sales model and the rights involved. A platform cut and contributor pay describe different arrangements, so check which one applies.

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AWS Data Exchange

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Earnings model
Providers set product prices, durations and subscription terms; public offers support up to five duration options. Source
Platform cut or contributor pay
Public offers: 3%. Private offers: under $1M 3%, $1M to under $10M 2%, $10M+ 1.5%; renewals 1.5%. CPPO adds 0.5%; transactions with South Korean buyers add 1%; India sellers have a separate GST schedule. Source
Required seller cost
AWS Marketplace seller registration and Data Exchange qualification are required. AWS account, S3 storage and data access costs may apply; S3 Requester Pays can shift request and transfer costs to subscribers. Source
Rights
Provider sets DSA usage rights and offer terms, subject to AWS data eligibility and publishing rules. Source

Snowflake Marketplace data

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Earnings model
Providers set flat-fee or usage-based pricing; public listings can offer multiple plans, including self-serve or sales-led offers. Source
Platform cut or contributor pay
Snowflake deducts a transaction fee. The provider-specific rate is shown in Snowsight under Admin → Billing & Terms → Fee; payout is 30 days after customer payment clears. Source
Required seller cost
Stripe Express payouts incur no additional Snowflake fee. Source
Rights
Provider is seller of record, sets commercial terms, and must have legal rights to share data; tax duties vary by jurisdiction. Source

Datarade

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Earnings model
Approved providers publish data products, receive buyer leads, and manage inquiries and deals in Provider Studio. Source
Platform cut or contributor pay
Commission-only: 30%; Bronze: 20%; Silver: 15%; Gold: custom commission. Source
Required seller cost
Commission-only: $0/year; Bronze: $6,000/year; Silver: $12,000/year; Gold: custom annual fee. Source
Rights
Applicants need rights, licenses, or consent. Datasets with unanonymized PII, unanonymized sensitive personal data, or illegally scraped data are prohibited; providers keep IP and set license terms. Source

Wirestock

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Earnings model
Creators apply for paid AI-lab projects; Wirestock says approved submissions are paid monthly. Project rates are not published. Source
Platform cut or contributor pay
85% applies to marketplace royalties from content licensed before Jan 20, 2026. New uploads go to Dataset Deals: 50% by submitted-item share or variable bundle allocation. Prints pay 70% before shipping, processing, and tax. Source
Required seller cost
Premium is optional; its price is shown only in the account. Payout minimums are $30 PayPal or $50 Payoneer; account closure below the minimum adds a $20 monthly administration fee. Source
Rights
Creators retain copyright but grant broad licenses, including AI training. New submissions join Dataset Deals with no opt-out; licenses survive account termination. Source

AWS Data Exchange

Data products

3%Public offers
1.5%Private, $10M and up

You keep 97% before other fees

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Registration required
Partner offers
+ 0.5%
Storage
S3 costs may apply
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All AWS Data Exchange rates
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Public offers
3%Public offers
Private offers
3%Under $1M
2%$1M to $10M
1.5%Private, $10M and up
1.5%Renewals
Extra charges
+ 0.5%Channel partner offers
+ 1%Buyers in South Korea

You set the data use terms. You can make subscribers pay S3 request and transfer costs.

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Datarade

Data marketplace

30%Commission-only plan
15%Silver plan

You keep 70% before other fees

Bronze plan
$6,000 a year
Silver plan
$12,000 a year
Rights
You keep your IP
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Plans
30%Commission-only planFree
20%Bronze plan$6,000 a year
15%Silver plan$12,000 a year
Custom rateGold plan

Lower commission comes with a yearly plan fee. Providers must be approved.

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Wirestock

Photos and AI training data

50%Shared Dataset Deals pool
30%Print sales
AI projects
Paid monthly
Lowest payout
$30 via PayPal
AI training
No opt-out
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Current
50%Shared Dataset Deals poolBy submitted items; bundles can differ
30%Print salesYou get 70% before shipping and tax
Content from before 20 Jan 2026
15%Marketplace downloadsYou get 85%

Dataset Deals share a 50% pool by submitted items; bundled deals can differ. New uploads join AI training with no opt-out.

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Software, SaaS, and API marketplaces

9 platformsHeadline fees: 3% to 25% (4 percentage rates)

AI prompts and paid AI creations

5 platformsHeadline fees: 0% to 20% (4 percentage rates)

Photos and stock images

15 platformsHeadline fees: 0% to 85% (9 percentage rates)