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Community Data vs FlareSight
Both stand on startup databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Community Data offers a large, collaboratively maintained dataset with a public API and schema validation. Contributors should note that verified owners' pull requests are merged without review, while schema changes go through a separate review process.
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FlareSight centers funding information on SEC filings and links records to their Form D documents. The free tier supports browsing, while contact reveals and API access are part of paid plans.
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| Community Data | FlareSight | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $24 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | communitydata.io | flaresight.org |
| On startup databases | #2 of 26 | #6 of 26 |
Community Data: what it does well
- Public GraphQL API supports custom applications.
- Database covers more than 1 million people and companies.
- Anyone can contribute JSON records.
- Commits are checked against JSON Schemas.
- Project uses the MIT License.
What to know first
- Initial focus is the startup ecosystem.
- Editor is described as a proof-of-concept.
- Listed owners' pull requests are automatically merged without review.
FlareSight: what it does well
- Each funding record links to its Form D
- Filters cover sector, stage, and geography
- Free plan includes all search filters
- Contacts can be exported to CSV
- Pro plan includes API access
What to know first
- Free plan allows five profile views per day
- Free watchlist is view-only
- Starter costs $24 a month billed annually
- Pro costs $80 a month billed annually
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