Bloomberg rest api data cost

Accessing Bloomberg data via their REST API is available through Bloomberg’s Enterprise API (BBG API), but it’s not publicly priced like a typical SaaS service. Pricing depends on your use case, data volume, and licensing agreements. However, here’s a general breakdown:



1. Bloomberg Terminal Subscription (Required for API Access)



  • Cost: ~$2,000–$2,500 USD/month per terminal
  • Includes access to Bloomberg Desktop API (Excel and limited programmatic use)
  • Not sufficient for large-scale or automated use






2. Bloomberg Enterprise Data License (for REST API & scalable access)




  • Base Cost: Starts around $10,000–$25,000 USD/year or more
  • Additional costs depend on:

  • Data types (real-time, delayed, historical)
  • Number of tickers
  • Fields requested (e.g., last price, market cap, volume, etc.)
  • Update frequency (snapshot vs. streaming)
  • Redistribution rights (if you serve data to clients or apps)






3. Bloomberg B-PIPE (Streaming Data for Enterprises)




  • For real-time market data with low latency
  • Cost: Starting from $100,000+/year, typically used by large financial institutions






Alternatives for Developers/Smaller Firms



If you only need limited financial data:



  • Refinitiv, Xignite, Quandl, or Polygon.io may offer more affordable REST API access.
  • Some of them have freemium tiers or pay-per-ticker pricing.



Would you like a comparison table of Bloomberg vs. these alternatives for REST API use?

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