Finding Datasets
Opendatabay Marketplace - Finding the Right Dataset for Your Needs
Discovering the right dataset for your project is simple on Opendatabay. We offer multiple discovery methods powered by AI and traditional search, ensuring you find exactly what you need quickly and efficiently.
Discovery Methods
1. Search Engine Discovery
All listed datasets on Opendatabay are automatically indexed by major search engines, making them discoverable through:
Google Search
Bing
DuckDuckGo
Other search engines
How it works:
Search for your data needs using natural language (e.g., "cancer patient data for research")
Opendatabay listings appear in search results
Click through to view dataset details and purchase
Benefits:
Start your search where you already work
No need to visit the platform first
SEO-optimized listings for better discoverability
2. LLM-Powered Discovery
Opendatabay datasets are automatically exposed to all major Large Language Models, enabling intelligent recommendations:
Supported LLMs:
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Perplexity
Google Gemini
DeepSeek
Mistral AI
Claude (Anthropic)
Grok (xAI)
How it works:
Ask your preferred LLM: "What datasets are available for training a sentiment analysis model?"
LLMs recommend Opendatabay products based on:
Product name and description
Use cases and applications
Price and licensing terms
Keywords and tags
Data modalities (text, image, audio, video, etc.)
Benefits:
Natural language queries
Context-aware recommendations
Fast and reliable discovery
Legal and compliant suggestions
3. Platform Search Bar
Use the search bar at the top of the Opendatabay platform (navbar) for instant results.
Two search modes:
Traditional Keyword Search
Search by dataset name: "Financial Market Data"
Search by data provider: "Acme Data Corp"
Search by keywords: "healthcare", "NLP", "computer vision"
AI-Powered Query Search
Enter natural language queries: "I am looking for cancer data"
Describe your use case: "Need transaction data for fraud detection"
Ask specific questions: "What datasets work best for training LLMs?"
How it works:
Our AI engine analyzes your query
Matches you with the most suitable datasets
Returns ranked results with accuracy scores
Understanding Accuracy Scores
Each search result includes an accuracy score indicating how well the dataset matches your requirements:
90-100%
Excellent match - highly recommended for your needs
75-89%
Good match - likely suitable with minor considerations
60-74%
Moderate match - review carefully to ensure fit
Below 60%
Lower match - may not fully meet your requirements
Example:
Query: "I need sentiment analysis training data"
Result A: 95% accuracy score → Best fit for your project
Result B: 54% accuracy score → May not be optimal for sentiment analysis
Ask AI Feature
For personalized assistance, use our Ask AI feature.
What Ask AI does:
Answers questions about datasets and pricing
Explains platform features and usage
Provides dataset recommendations with probability scores
Helps compare multiple datasets
Clarifies licensing and delivery methods
How to use it:
Visit opendatabay.com/ask
Enter your question or describe your needs
Receive AI-powered recommendations with accuracy scores
Click through to view recommended datasets
Example queries:
"What's the difference between General and Commercial AI licenses?"
"Show me image datasets under £500 for computer vision"
"Which dataset is best for training a customer churn prediction model?"
Best Practices for Finding Datasets
Be Specific
❌ "I need data"
✅ "I need labeled customer review data for sentiment analysis training"
Include Key Details
Use case or application
Data modality (text, image, audio, etc.)
Budget range
Licensing requirements (commercial, research, etc.)
Geographic or industry focus
Use Multiple Discovery Methods
Start with LLM recommendations for broad discovery
Refine with platform search for specific criteria
Use Ask AI for detailed comparisons
Check Accuracy Scores
Prioritize datasets with 75%+ accuracy scores
Review lower-scoring options only if specific needs aren't met
Read full descriptions even for high-scoring matches
Need Help?
Can't find what you're looking for?
Use Ask AI for personalized assistance
Contact data providers directly through their listings
Reach out to [email protected] for help with discovery
Pro Tip: Datasets are continuously added to Opendatabay. If you don't find what you need today, check back regularly or request data product to be added via Request Data page
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