- All three let providers sell data to customers of their cloud platform.
- AWS delivers files, APIs and Redshift shares; Snowflake shares live data without copies; Databricks lists datasets, models, notebooks, apps and MCP servers.
- They suit standard, repeatable data products more than one-off archives that need negotiated licenses.
At a glance
| AWS Data Exchange | Snowflake Marketplace | Databricks Marketplace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | S3 files, APIs, Redshift data shares | Live sharing without copies | Open sharing; tabular and non-tabular data |
| What can be listed | Data products | Free or paid data listings and samples | Datasets, notebooks, models, apps, MCP servers |
| Provider requirements | US or EU legal entity; AWS qualification and review | Snowflake account (paid listings not available in VPS) | Premium workspace with Unity Catalog; Data Partner Program |
| Private deals | Subscriptions on provider's terms | Listings can be personalized | Private exchanges for named consumers |
| Fees to providers | Monthly disbursement less fulfillment fees | Not stated in the source | Not stated in the source |
Sources: AWS, Snowflake, Databricks.
Fit for AI training data
Training usually needs a fixed snapshot copied into the buyer's own systems. Check each marketplace license allows that copy, limits use to training, and requires deletion at the end. Unstructured data, such as audio and video, fits file delivery (AWS) or volumes (Databricks) better than table sharing.
When a direct license is better
If your data needs de-identification, use limits, exclusivity or a one-off negotiated price, a direct license is usually simpler, with the marketplace used only for delivery if both sides want it.
Profiles: AWS Data Exchange, Snowflake Marketplace, Databricks Marketplace.
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Which cloud marketplace is best for AI training data?
It depends where your buyers work and what form the data takes. File-based data suits AWS Data Exchange; tables suit Snowflake; mixed datasets and models suit Databricks.