FREEDOM251

Freedom251 › IT & Infrastructure

Free and open first

Best Data as a Service (DaaS) Software in 2026

Data as a Service (DaaS) software helps people access, exchange, publish, or manage data through services such as web apps, APIs, and self-hosted systems. This list is for buyers comparing ways to work with data products and marketplaces.

  1. 1

    AWS Data Exchange

    Free plan APIWeb

    AWS Data Exchange offers a broad catalog and multiple ways to deliver and use data products. Review provider pricing and possible AWS service or transfer charges before subscribing.

    7.3 Visit site
  2. 2

    DX Network

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    DX Network provides API-based access to a structured-data marketplace, with source selection left to buyers. The free marketplace access does not remove per-datapoint token charges for transactions.

    7.3 Visit site
  3. 3

    Data Marketplace

    Free plan APIWeb

    Data Marketplace combines dataset listings, preview and quality information, purchases, and rewarded data requests.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    Datovu

    Free plan APIWeb

    Datovu brings data collection, API creation, and publisher billing into one cloud platform, with a free entry tier and paid plans from $29 a month.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    Collibra

    Paid APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

    Collibra brings cataloging, governance, quality monitoring and AI oversight into one product stack, with a self-hosted version available. Prospective buyers will need to request pricing and a demo.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    Harbr

    Paid APIWeb

    Choose Harbr if your organization needs a white-label data marketplace with provider governance, data discovery, and flexible delivery.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Dawex Data Exchange Solution

    Paid APISelf-hosted

    Choose Dawex Data Exchange Solution if your organization needs to operate data marketplaces or data spaces with configurable governance, exchange methods, and deployment.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Monda Data Exchange Platform

    Paid APIWeb

    Monda combines marketplace publishing, data delivery, and lifecycle management for data providers. Consider the pricing-on-request model and plan-specific sync limits when assessing fit.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Narrative Data Marketplace

    Paid APIWeb

    Choose Narrative Data Marketplace if your team needs governed access to data and AI components, or a way to publish attribute-based data packages.

    5.1 Visit site
  10. 10

    Actian Enterprise Data Marketplace

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    IBM watsonx.data

    Paid Web
    4.5 From $1 Visit site
  12. 12

    Quest Data Quality

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free-plan terms, paid starting prices, delivery methods, data products, marketplace features, access controls, supported clouds, and usage metering. Check trial limits and licence terms if code access or self-hosting matters.

Questions

What is Data as a Service software?

It is software for accessing, exchanging, publishing, or managing data through services such as web apps, APIs, and self-hosted systems.

Can I use a DaaS tool for free?

A free plan is available from listed services. Check the plan terms and limits before relying on it.

Do DaaS services provide APIs?

API delivery is available from listed services. Platform support differs by product, so check the platform details for a service.

Can I self-host DaaS software?

Self-hosted deployment is available from listed services. Confirm the deployment options and licence terms for the product you are considering.

How are DaaS tools priced?

Pricing models include paid, freemium, and free-plan options. Prices may start at a stated amount or require a request for pricing.

More in IT & Infrastructure