Refinitiv Eikon Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Refinitiv Eikon pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $3.6K to $24K per user/year 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
Refinitiv Eikon offers 5 pricing tiers: Eikon Web, Eikon Desktop Standard, Eikon Desktop Premium, Eikon with Dealing, Enterprise/API. Standard paid plans include Eikon Web at $300/user/year, Eikon Desktop Standard at $1250/user/year, Eikon Desktop Premium at $1830/user/year. The Eikon Desktop Standard plan is buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, and traders.
Compared to other financial data & terminals software, Refinitiv Eikon is positioned at the premium price point.
Refinitiv Eikon (now LSEG Workspace) is a financial data platform serving 400,000+ professionals worldwide. Formerly Thomson Reuters Financial, it was acquired by LSEG in 2021 and is the primary Bloomberg alternative at 30-50% lower cost.
Pricing ranges from $3,600/year for web access to $22,000/year for full desktop with real-time data. Unlike Bloomberg's all-inclusive model, Eikon uses modular pricing for exchanges, news, and analytics.
Key strengths: exclusive Reuters news, superior FX and fixed income data, Excel integration with DataStream's 120+ years of historical data, and more flexible contract terms than Bloomberg.
All Refinitiv Eikon Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eikon Web | $300 /user/year | $3600 /user/year | Students, academics, and light research users |
| Eikon Desktop Standard | $1250 /user/year | $15000 /user/year | Buy-side analysts, portfolio managers, and traders |
| Eikon Desktop Premium | $1830 /user/year | $22000 /user/year | Senior analysts, traders, and research teams |
| Eikon with Dealing | Contact | Contact | Active traders and dealing desks |
| Enterprise/API | Contact | Contact | Quant teams needing programmatic data access |
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Eikon Web
- Browser-based access
- Delayed market data
- Reuters News headlines
- Basic company fundamentals
- Screening and charting
- Mobile app access
Eikon Desktop Standard
- Full desktop application
- Real-time market data (select exchanges)
- Full Reuters News access
- Excel Add-in integration
- Company financials and estimates
- FX and fixed income data
- 24/7 support
Eikon Desktop Premium
- All Standard features
- Extended real-time exchange coverage
- Advanced analytics and screening
- StarMine quantitative models
- Refinitiv Messenger
- Enhanced Excel capabilities
Eikon with Dealing
- All Premium features
- FX Trading via Matching
- Fixed income execution
- Multi-asset dealing capabilities
Enterprise/API
- Refinitiv Data Platform API access
- Real-time and historical data feeds
- DataStream integration
- Bulk data delivery
- Redistribution rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Refinitiv Eikon cost?
Refinitiv Eikon costs $15,000-$22,000/user/year for full desktop access. Web versions start around $3,600/year. Enterprise deployments negotiate lower per-user rates. Eikon is being rebranded as LSEG Workspace with similar pricing.
02 Refinitiv Eikon vs Bloomberg: How do they compare?
Eikon ($15,000-$22,000/user/year) costs 30-50% less than Bloomberg ($28,000-$32,000/user/year). Bloomberg has superior real-time data breadth and IB Chat. Eikon has stronger FX data, Reuters news exclusivity, and more flexible pricing.
03 Is there a free trial?
No self-service trial. Demos available through sales. Students access free through 200+ university library subscriptions via LSEG Workspace for Students.
04 What is included vs. add-ons?
Base includes delayed quotes, Reuters headlines, fundamentals, Excel Add-in. Add-ons: real-time exchange feeds, DataStream, full Reuters News, StarMine analytics, Dealing modules, API access.
05 Desktop vs Web: What's the difference?
Desktop ($15,000-$22,000/year) has full Windows app, multi-screen support, real-time data, advanced analytics. Web ($3,600-$6,000/year) is browser-based with limited features and delayed data.
06 Does Eikon work with Excel?
Yes, includes Excel Add-in with Desktop subscriptions. Pull real-time pricing, fundamentals, and time series. DataStream formulas provide 120+ years of historical data. Supports screening across 6,000+ data items.
07 How much does Refinitiv API access cost?
Basic Eikon Data API included with Desktop for single-user use. Refinitiv Data Platform for enterprise costs $25,000-$150,000+/year depending on data volume and redistribution.
08 What are the contract terms?
Typically 1-2 year contracts with auto-renewal. 30-60 days cancellation notice required. More flexible than Bloomberg's rigid 2-year minimum. Multi-year commitments unlock 5-15% savings.
09 Is there student or academic pricing?
LSEG offers Workspace for Students free through 200+ participating universities. Access through university libraries or computer labs.
10 How to migrate from Bloomberg?
Migration saves 30-50% on data costs. Key differences: different shortcuts and formula syntax, Excel formulas need conversion, Reuters replaces Bloomberg News. Allow 2-4 weeks for training.
11 What is the cancellation policy?
30-60 days written notice before renewal date. Pre-paid charges may be pro-rated (unlike Bloomberg's 50% penalty). More flexible terms than Bloomberg.
12 Are there volume discounts?
Yes. 5-10 users: 10-15% off. 10-25 users: 15-25% off. 25-50 users: 20-30% off. 50+ users: custom enterprise pricing with 30-40% savings. Multi-year adds 5-15%.