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DataRobot

Enterprise AI platform for automated machine learning

As of 30 August 2026, DataRobot's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. DataRobot is an enterprise AI platform that automates the end-to-end process of building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models. Softwr lists it under Machine Learning. DataRobot is launched in 2012, available on Web.

Overview

What DataRobot does

DataRobot is an enterprise AI platform that automates the end-to-end process of building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models. It provides automated machine learning, model deployment, and MLOps capabilities for data scientists and business analysts.

What people use it for

  • Machine learning
  • Data analysis
  • Model training
  • Predictive analytics

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about DataRobot.

  • Model transparency is limited, often resembling a black box with limited explainability
  • Requires integration with separate data manipulation tools for complex data transformation
  • Lacks native Python and R code customization for proprietary algorithms
  • Dependence on cloud connectivity means offline capabilities are not available
  • Uploading sensitive data to third-party servers raises data privacy and security concerns

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What people choose instead of DataRobot

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    DataRobot
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    AWS SageMaker

    AWS SageMaker: AWS machine learning platform with AutoML capabilities and deep learning, competing for enterprise ML deployment and model management.

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    DataRobot
    vs
    Azure Machine Learning logo
    Azure Machine Learning

    Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft's enterprise ML platform with automated machine learning and MLOps features for building, deploying, and monitoring ML models.

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    DataRobot
    vs
    Google Vertex AI logo
    Google Vertex AI

    Google Vertex AI: Google Cloud machine learning platform offering AutoML, generative AI, and MLOps capabilities for enterprise model deployment.

Pricing

What DataRobot costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Trial

Free

  • Limited access
  • Basic features

Enterprise

Free

  • Full platform
  • AutoML
  • MLOps
  • Priority support

Capabilities

Features

  • Automated ML

  • Model deployment

  • Time series

  • MLOps

  • Model monitoring

  • Snowflake

    Integration with Snowflake

  • Databricks

    Integration with Databricks

  • AWS

    Integration with AWS

  • Azure

    Integration with Azure

  • GCP

    Integration with GCP

  • Web support

    Available on web

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

Does DataRobot require data science expertise?

DataRobot automates much of the ML pipeline including data preparation, feature engineering, and model selection, making it more accessible to non-experts, though it is still an enterprise platform.

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What does DataRobot cost?

DataRobot uses custom enterprise pricing with typical starting costs around $2,500 per month for smaller organizations. For 10 users, monthly costs range from $15,000 to $20,000. Implementation and professional services are 20-40% of first-year contract value.

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Does DataRobot support generative AI?

Yes, DataRobot offers generative AI capabilities with API-first integrations for LLMs, vector databases, and embedding models.

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Can DataRobot handle unstructured data?

Yes, DataRobot supports machine learning on both structured and unstructured data, including deep learning, NLP, and image analysis.

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Behind it

Who makes DataRobot

Company
DataRobot
Based in
Boston, Massachusetts

Timeline

DataRobot over time

  1. Funding2021-07-01$300m

    Series G funding of $300 million led by Altimeter Capital and Tiger Global

    Source
  2. Funding2020-11-01$323.2m

    Series F funding of $323.2 million

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  3. Funding2019-09-01$206m

    Series E funding of $206 million led by Sapphire Ventures

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