data.world Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
data.world pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
data.world's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced data virtualization and federation
- Sensitive data discovery (advanced package)
- Manta technical lineage integration (advanced partner lineage)
- Custom integrations and APIs
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Priority support with enhanced SLA
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Multi-workspace support
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Basic metadata management
- Data catalog and discovery
- Tier 1 integrations (standard connectors)
- Collaborative workspace
- Basic data governance
- Search and discovery
- Data dictionary
- Standard support
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| integrations | All connector tiers plus custom | Unlimited/Higher |
| lineage | Full Manta technical lineage (additional cost) | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Basic metadata management or Data catalog and discovery
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- data.world branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Essentials Plan Comparison
| Enterprise $0 | Essentials $7500/platform license | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 9 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | data.world branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Large enterprises requiring comprehensive data intelligence with advanced lineage, virtualization, and premium partnership integrations | Smaller businesses or teams starting their data catalog journey with foundational metadata management and collaboration needs |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is data.world free?
Yes, data.world offers a forever free plan with 9 core features included. However, there are limits on integrations, lineage that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in data.world's free plan?
data.world's free plan includes: Everything in Standard, Advanced data virtualization and federation, Sensitive data discovery (advanced package), Manta technical lineage integration (advanced partner lineage), Custom integrations and APIs, and 4 more features. Key limits include integrations: All connector tiers plus custom, lineage: Full Manta technical lineage (additional cost).
03 What's NOT included in data.world's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Basic metadata management, Data catalog and discovery, Tier 1 integrations (standard connectors), Collaborative workspace, Basic data governance. You'll also have data.world branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from data.world's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Basic metadata management or Data catalog and discovery, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $7500/platform license.
05 Is data.world's free plan really free forever?
Yes, data.world's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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