Flat Files Pricing

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Pay As You Go

Tailored for individuals, small teams, and ad-hoc users

$1 / Credit

No Commitment

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Committed 64

Reliable credits with savings for growing usage

$0.85 / Credit

$64 billed monthly

Committed 256

Reliable credits with savings for growing usage

$0.75 / Credit

$256 billed monthly

Committed 512

Ideal for scaling teams with higher data needs

$0.70 / Credit

$512 billed monthly

Committed 1024

For professionals managing complex data workflows

$0.65 / Credit

$1024 billed monthly

Enterprise

Custom solutions for organizations with high-volume, high-stakes needs. Tailored limits, premium support, and advanced features with the extra attention complex teams require.

Custom limits & quotas
Custom SLAs
Custom support channels
Custom legal terms
Custom development & integrations
Latency optimizations
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Protocols

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
REST API
S3 API

Order Book (L2/L3/L4)

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 1 GB / day / SKU	$8.00 per GB	$6.80 per GB	$6.00 per GB	$5.60 per GB	$5.20 per GB	Custom
Next 9 GB / day / SKU	$4.00 per GB	$3.40 per GB	$3.00 per GB	$2.80 per GB	$2.60 per GB	Custom
Above 10 GB / day / SKU	$2.00 per GB	$1.70 per GB	$1.50 per GB	$1.40 per GB	$1.30 per GB	Custom

Quotes

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 0.5 GB / day / SKU	$8.00 per GB	$6.80 per GB	$6.00 per GB	$5.60 per GB	$5.20 per GB	Custom
Next 4.5 GB / day / SKU	$4.00 per GB	$3.40 per GB	$3.00 per GB	$2.80 per GB	$2.60 per GB	Custom
Above 5 GB / day / SKU	$2.00 per GB	$1.70 per GB	$1.50 per GB	$1.40 per GB	$1.30 per GB	Custom

Trades (L2/L3/L4)

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 0.5 GB / day / SKU	$24.00 per GB	$20.40 per GB	$18.00 per GB	$16.80 per GB	$15.60 per GB	Custom
Next 4.5 GB / day / SKU	$12.00 per GB	$10.20 per GB	$9.00 per GB	$8.40 per GB	$7.80 per GB	Custom
Above 5 GB / day / SKU	$6.00 per GB	$5.10 per GB	$4.50 per GB	$4.20 per GB	$3.90 per GB	Custom

OHLCV 1SEC

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 51.2 MB / day / SKU	$0.80 per MB	$0.68 per MB	$0.60 per MB	$0.56 per MB	$0.52 per MB	Custom
Next 460.8 MB / day / SKU	$0.40 per MB	$0.34 per MB	$0.30 per MB	$0.28 per MB	$0.26 per MB	Custom
Above 512 MB / day / SKU	$0.20 per MB	$0.17 per MB	$0.15 per MB	$0.14 per MB	$0.13 per MB	Custom

OHLCV 1MIN

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 20.48 MB / day / SKU	$2.00 per MB	$1.70 per MB	$1.50 per MB	$1.40 per MB	$1.30 per MB	Custom
Next 184.32 MB / day / SKU	$1.00 per MB	$0.85 per MB	$0.75 per MB	$0.70 per MB	$0.65 per MB	Custom
Above 204.8 MB / day / SKU	$0.50 per MB	$0.43 per MB	$0.38 per MB	$0.35 per MB	$0.33 per MB	Custom

OHLCV 1HRS

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 10.24 MB / day / SKU	$4.00 per MB	$3.40 per MB	$3.00 per MB	$2.80 per MB	$2.60 per MB	Custom
Next 92.16 MB / day / SKU	$2.00 per MB	$1.70 per MB	$1.50 per MB	$1.40 per MB	$1.30 per MB	Custom
Above 102.4 MB / day / SKU	$1.00 per MB	$0.85 per MB	$0.75 per MB	$0.70 per MB	$0.65 per MB	Custom

OHLCV 1DAY

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
First 5.12 MB / day / SKU	$8.00 per MB	$6.80 per MB	$6.00 per MB	$5.60 per MB	$5.20 per MB	Custom
Next 46.08 MB / day / SKU	$4.00 per MB	$3.40 per MB	$3.00 per MB	$2.80 per MB	$2.60 per MB	Custom
Above 51.2 MB / day / SKU	$2.00 per MB	$1.70 per MB	$1.50 per MB	$1.40 per MB	$1.30 per MB	Custom

Support & Services

	Pay As You Go	Committed 64	Committed 256	Committed 512	Committed 1024	Enterprise
Support	AI, Email	AI, Email	AI, Email	AI, Email, Slack	AI, Email, Slack	Custom
Dedicated Slack Channel	-	-	-
Customer Success Representative	-	-	-	-
Onboarding	Self-serve	AI Assisted	AI Assisted	AI Assisted	AI + Human	AI + Human
Uptime SLA	-	-	-	-	99.9%	Custom
Latency SLA	-	-	-	-	-	Custom

LMAX Digital Data Source Unlock

Unlock premium LMAX Digital market data in Flat Files, including full L2 order books, quotes, trades, and OHLCV.

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Full order book L2 data
Quotes, trades, and OHLCV
Flat files via S3 API

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flat Files?

Flat Files is CoinAPI's service that provides comprehensive cryptocurrency market data through downloadable flat files in CSV format. These files encompass various data types, including Quotes, Trades, Order Book Data, and OHLCV. The Flat Files is designed for users who prefer to process large datasets offline or integrate the data into their own analysis systems, offering flexibility and scalability for extensive data handling needs.

What data types are available through the Flat Files?

Quotes - Quotes represent the top of the book and contain the best bid and ask prices with cumulative resting order size. This type is double timestamped by the exchange (if available) and at the moment of the first receive before any processing and marked by the server site identifier that received this data point.
Trades - Trade represents a match between passive and active market participants. Each trade contains the id, price, size, and aggressor of the trade (if available). This type is double timestamped by the exchange (if available) and at the moment of the first receive before any processing.
limitbook_snapshot_X - Snapshot of the limit book represents X best levels from each side of the book. Each level contains the price and cumulative size of resting orders on this level. Snapshot recorded every second ('interval') if the order book changed in at least one level in the first X best levels at the end of the interval period. This type is double timestamped by the exchange (if available) and at the moment of the first receive before any processing. The exact number of available levels (X) can be selected based on your trading strategy and analytical needs.
limitbook_full - The limitbook_full represents every update in the order book delivered by the data source (in the L2 or L3 granularity); the file starts with a snapshot of the order book followed by updates to the state. Every data point in this format represents a level in the order book and using this type you can see the order book as deep as data source provides. This type is double timestamped by the exchange (if available) and at the moment of the first receive before any processing.
ohlcv_active_consolidated - The ohlcv_active_consolidated represents OHLCV data (aggregated transactions). Each data point represents OHLCV for the specific symbol on the selected aggregation period between 1 Second and 1 Month if, in the period, there is at least one transaction.

Can I request custom data sets or specific time ranges?

Yes, depending on your subscription, you can request customized data sets or specify particular time ranges to align with your project requirements.

What are realistic usage scenarios of Flat Files?

Let's explore some realistic usage scenarios based on the data volumes from 2024-06-20, assuming users typically access a subset of available data, focusing on specific symbols or a portion of an exchange's data.

**Scenario 1: Daily Download of Top Cryptocurrencies from Multiple Exchanges **

A user downloads data for the top 10 cryptocurrencies (approximately 25% of the data) from BINANCE, COINBASE, and KRAKEN each day:

API Requests:

LIST requests: 9 (one for each data type per exchange)
GET requests: 670 (estimated 25% of files for these exchanges)
Total requests: 679
Cost for requests: (679 / 1,000) * $10.00 = $6.79

Data Downloaded (25% of total volume):

Order Book: (8,627 + 4,978 + 9,651) * 0.25 MB * $1.00/GB = $5.78
Quotes: (1,833 + 1,100 + 2,506) * 0.25 MB * $1.00/GB = $1.36
Trades: (1,823 + 225 + 21) * 0.25 MB * $3.00/GB = $1.55
Total cost for data: $8.69

Total cost for this scenario (per day): $6.79 + $8.69 = $15.48 Estimated monthly cost (30 days): $15.48 * 30 = $464.40

**Scenario 2: Weekly Analysis of Specific Trading Pairs **

A user downloads data for 5 specific trading pairs (approximately 10% of the data) from BINANCE and COINBASE once a week:

API Requests (per week):

LIST requests: 6 (one for each data type per exchange)
GET requests: 168 (estimated 10% of files for these exchanges)
Total requests: 174
Cost for requests: (174 / 1,000) * $10.00 = $1.74

Data Downloaded (10% of total volume, for 7 days):

Order Book: (8,627 + 4,978) * 0.10 MB * $1.00/GB * 7 = $9.52
Quotes: (1,833 + 1,100) * 0.10 MB * $1.00/GB * 7 = $2.05
Trades: (1,823 + 225) * 0.10 MB * $3.00/GB * 7 = $4.31
Total cost for data: $15.88

Total cost for this scenario (per week): $1.74 + $15.88 = $17.62 Estimated monthly cost (4 weeks): $17.62 * 4 = $70.48

**Scenario 3: Monthly Deep Dive on a Single Exchange **

A user performs a comprehensive analysis of KRAKEN data (100% of KRAKEN data) for the past month:

API Requests (per month):

LIST requests: 3 (one for each data type)
GET requests: 2,093 (all KRAKEN files)
Total requests: 2,096
Cost for requests: (2,096 / 1,000) * $10.00 = $20.96

Data Downloaded (100% of KRAKEN volume, for 30 days):

Order Book: 9,651 MB * $1.00/GB * 30 = $289.53
Quotes: 2,506 MB * $1.00/GB * 30 = $75.18
Trades: 21 MB * $3.00/GB * 30 = $1.89
Total cost for data: $366.60

Total cost for this scenario (per month): $20.96 + $366.60 = $387.56

**Scenario 4: Daily Monitoring of Emerging Cryptocurrencies **

A user tracks 20 emerging cryptocurrencies (approximately 5% of the data) across all exchanges daily:

API Requests (per day):

LIST requests: 18 (one for each data type per exchange)
GET requests: 355 (estimated 5% of total files)
Total requests: 373
Cost for requests: (373 / 1,000) * $10.00 = $3.73

Data Downloaded (5% of total volume):

Order Book: (9,651 + 8,627 + 4,978 + 1,893 + 671 + 63) * 0.05 MB * $1.00/GB = $1.27
Quotes: (2,506 + 1,833 + 1,100 + 525 + 192 + 50) * 0.05 MB * $1.00/GB = $0.30
Trades: (1,823 + 225 + 21 + 4 + 3 + 1) * 0.05 MB * $3.00/GB = $0.31
Total cost for data: $1.88

Total cost for this scenario (per day): $3.73 + $1.88 = $5.61 Estimated monthly cost (30 days): $5.61 * 30 = $168.30

What are the best practices for cost optimization?

Focus on specific symbols or trading pairs relevant to your analysis to reduce data volume and costs.
Use efficient querying to minimize unnecessary API calls, especially when checking for new data.
Implement delta downloads to retrieve only new or updated data since your last download.
Consider the frequency of data downloads based on your analysis needs. Daily downloads may not always be necessary.
Cache downloaded data locally to avoid re-downloading unchanged historical data.
Regularly review your data usage patterns and adjust your download strategy to optimize costs.
Use LIST operations judiciously to minimize API requests when you know the exact files you need.

What are the pricing and subscription plans for the Flat Files?

CoinAPI offers multiple subscription plans tailored to different data access needs and usage volumes. Pricing details can be found above on this website.

Where can I spend committed usage credits?

Committed plan usage credits can be spent on any API BRICKS product across all product lines, including CoinAPI, FinFeedAPI, and future API BRICKS products. Credits are applied to eligible usage before any overage is billed.

How do committed discounts work?

Usage is charged in Usage Credits (UC). With Pay As You Go, 1 UC generally equals 1 USD. With committed plans, you receive more UC than the amount you pay, so your effective rate is lower. The portal shows usage in UC, and the discount is reflected in the number of UC included with your committed plan.

Are there any limitations on data usage or download size?

Subscription plans may impose limitations on the volume of data you can download and the size of individual files. It's recommended to review your plan details or contact support for specific limitations.

Can I pay by invoice?

Yes, invoice payment is available on Enterprise. Please contact our support team to set this up.

What happens if my payment fails?

If a payment fails, we'll notify you and attempt to charge again. Your service won't be interrupted immediately, but please update your payment method promptly.

What support is available if I encounter issues with Flat Files?

CoinAPI offers comprehensive support through detailed documentation, a dedicated support team, and responsive support tickets. You can reach out to the support team for assistance with any Flat Files-related inquiries.

How to estimate the usage charges?

We have an available guide on how to get the size, files, and amount of a specific dataset using Python. You may use the script from our article to estimate the data that you are planning to purchase using our Flat Files product: /products/flat-files/docs/estimation-guide

Note that credits will also be consumed when listing the files based on our API Requests pricing model above.