Preqin Hidden Costs 2026

Additional Asset Class Modules ($10,000-$25,000/year per module — Preqin's base tier covers only one asset class; adding PE, VC, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, or natural resources each requires separate licensing, and switching between asset classes mid-contract may incur pro-rated charges)

Real-Time Alerts & Monitoring ($5,000-$15,000/year — advanced custom alerts for fundraising activity, investor movements, and fund launches beyond basic notification limits require upgraded packages)

Custom Benchmarking & Peer Analysis ($8,000-$20,000/year — standard benchmarks are included, but custom peer group construction, bespoke vintage year analysis, and tailored PME calculations for investment committee reporting carry additional fees)

API & Data Feed Licensing ($30,000-$150,000+/year — programmatic access via Preqin's RESTful API or scheduled data feeds is priced separately from platform subscriptions and varies by data volume, endpoint coverage, and redistribution rights)

Data Redistribution Rights ($15,000-$50,000+/year — using Preqin data in client reports, marketing materials, or internal publications beyond personal use requires explicit redistribution licensing negotiated separately from the base subscription)

Multi-Seat Requirements ($15,000-$40,000/year per additional seat — enterprise deployments often require minimum seat commitments of 3-5 users; per-seat discounts improve at 10+ and 25+ seat thresholds but total commitment escalates quickly)

Annual Price Escalation (5-8% annual increases are standard at renewal — Preqin's pricing has historically increased in line with data expansion; multi-year lock-ins at fixed rates are the primary defense against year-over-year price creep)

Onboarding & Custom Training ($2,000-$10,000 one-time — basic onboarding is included, but custom workflow consulting, advanced Excel plug-in training for large teams, and bespoke benchmarking setup sessions carry fees for enterprise deployments)