Databento VS SabioTrade
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-27 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · DATABENTO · 1/3 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK DATABENTO IF DATA-API
- Quant researchers
- HFT developers
- Backtesting engines
- Academic research
▶ PICK SABIOTRADE IF PROP-FIRM
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | DATABENTO | SABIOTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 5 classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities · US Futures · US Options · Crypto · FX | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) |
| Category | data api | prop firm |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | DATABENTO | SABIOTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Crypto | ✓ Covered | — |
| Cryptocurrencies | — | ✓ Covered |
| FX | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Futures | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Options | ✓ Covered | — |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 5 |
Only Databento
US Equities · US Futures · US Options · Crypto · FX
Only SabioTrade
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 4 vs 6 tiers.
DATABENTO · 4 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Usage-based From $0
Pay-as-you-go for historical data; no subscription
02
Standard $199/mo
Monthly subscription for individuals and small teams
03
Plus Per-contract
For investment firms and institutional service providers
04
Unlimited Per-contract
Complete historical access for institutional users
▲ Free Tier · $125 in free credits for new users (6-month expiry); usable on historical data
SABIOTRADE · 6 TIERS
01
Essential $20K $119
10% profit target, 5% daily / 6% trailing drawdown, 80% split, no time limit
02
Essential $50K $299
Same rules, 80% profit split
03
Prime $100K $549
Same rules, 90% profit split
04
Prime $200K $1,099
Same rules, 90% profit split
05
Prime $400K $1,999
Same rules, 90% profit split
06
Prime $650K $2,989
Same rules, 90% profit split
Fit Profile
DATABENTO · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Quant researchers
- HFT developers
- Backtesting engines
- Academic research
Not Ideal For
- Retail traders needing cheap real-time quotes
- Non-technical users
Full Databento Review
SABIOTRADE · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
Not Ideal For
- Scalpers needing tighter drawdown room
- Traders requiring instant funding
- Strategies that violate 30-day-inactivity rule
Full SabioTrade Review
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