Free Datasets for Academic Research & Non-Commercial Use

High-quality, structured web data you can use in your research papers, academic projects, and non-commercial analysis — completely free.

Rebrowser provides free access to selected datasets for researchers, students, data scientists, and anyone working on non-commercial projects. Our data goes through the same rigorous cleaning and validation pipeline as our commercial offerings — the only difference is the license.

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Free research datasets from Rebrowser

What You Get with Free Research Access

Every eligible dataset on Rebrowser offers a generous free tier designed specifically for research and academic work. Here is exactly what is included:

  • Historical data from 14 days to 1 year old — ideal for trend analysis, longitudinal studies, and training ML models
  • Same data quality as paid plans — cleaned, validated, and normalized with consistent schemas
  • CSV export — download data as CSV for direct use in Python, R, Excel, or any analytics tool. JSON and Parquet formats are available on paid plans
  • Filtering and preview — explore data views, check schemas, and filter before downloading
  • No credit card required — create a free account and start accessing data immediately

The most recent 14 days of data and commercial use rights are available on paid plans.

Download free datasets in CSV format

How Researchers Use Our Free Datasets

Our free research datasets power a wide range of academic and non-commercial projects across disciplines:

  • Machine Learning & NLP — train and evaluate models on real-world e-commerce, listing, and review data
  • Market Research & Economics — study pricing trends, market dynamics, and consumer behavior
  • Data Science Education — teach students with messy, real-world datasets instead of toy examples
  • Social Science & Urban Studies — analyze housing markets, travel patterns, and platform behaviors
  • Hackathons & Personal Projects — build prototypes and proof-of-concepts with production-quality data
  • Reproducible Research — use stable, well-documented datasets that others can access to verify your findings
Free data for machine learning and academic research

Research License Terms

Free research access is governed by a simple, clear license. By using Rebrowser datasets under the free research tier, you agree to:

Permitted Uses
  • Academic research and publications
  • University coursework and student projects
  • Non-commercial data analysis and visualization
  • Training and evaluating ML models for research
  • Personal and educational use
  • Open-source projects (with attribution)
Not Permitted
  • Commercial use or resale of data
  • Building commercial products or services
  • Redistribution of raw datasets
  • Use without attribution

Need data for commercial use? Check out our paid plans with full commercial licenses.

How to Cite Rebrowser Datasets

When publishing research or sharing results that use Rebrowser data, please include proper attribution. Below are ready-to-use citation formats for common academic styles.

BibTeX (for LaTeX / academic papers)
@misc{rebrowser_datasets,
  author       = {Rebrowser},
  title        = {Rebrowser Datasets: Web Data for Research},
  year         = {2025},
  howpublished = {\url{https://rebrowser.net/products/datasets}},
  note         = {Accessed: 2026-02-13}
}

Replace the access date with the date you last retrieved the data.

APA Style
Rebrowser. (2025). Rebrowser Datasets: Web data for research. Retrieved February 13, 2026 from https://rebrowser.net/products/datasets
Inline Acknowledgment (for reports, README files, presentations)
Data provided by Rebrowser (https://rebrowser.net). Used under the Rebrowser Research License.
Citing a Specific Dataset

When referencing a particular dataset, include its name and URL. For example:

@misc{rebrowser_airbnb, author = {Rebrowser}, title = {Airbnb Dataset}, year = {2025}, howpublished = {\url{https://rebrowser.net/products/datasets/airbnb}}, note = {Accessed: 2026-02-13} }

Substitute the dataset name and URL for the specific dataset you used in your research.

Need More for Your Research?

If you are conducting institutional research, working on a large-scale academic study, or developing a substantial open-source project with clear public benefit, we may be able to provide enhanced access beyond the standard free tier.

Enhanced access may include:

  • Access to recent data (within the 14-day window)
  • Additional export formats (JSON, Parquet)
  • API access for automated pipelines
  • Higher volume limits for large-scale studies
  • Custom data delivery arrangements

We evaluate each request individually based on research merit, attribution commitment, and alignment with our mission to support the academic community. While we cannot guarantee approval for all requests, we are committed to supporting legitimate research wherever possible.

Contact Us About Your Research

Include details about your project, timeline, and how you plan to cite our data.

Our Free Research Datasets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the free data really free?

Yes. There are no hidden costs, trial periods, or credit card requirements. Create an account, find an eligible dataset, and download. The data is free for research and non-commercial use as long as you provide attribution.

What data is included for free?

Free research access covers data that is between 14 days and 1 year old on eligible datasets. This gives you a substantial historical window for trend analysis and model training. The most recent 14 days are reserved for paid plans.

Can I use this data in a published paper?

Absolutely. We encourage it. Just include one of the citation formats above in your references or acknowledgments section. The research license explicitly permits academic publications.

What counts as "non-commercial"?

If you are not generating revenue or building a product from the data, it is non-commercial. Academic papers, class projects, personal analysis, open-source tools, and hackathon prototypes all qualify.

Can I share the data with collaborators?

You may share aggregated results, excerpts, and findings in your publications. However, please do not redistribute raw datasets. Direct your collaborators to Rebrowser to create their own free accounts.

What formats are available?

Free research access includes CSV downloads, which works great with Python, R, Excel, and most data tools. JSON and Parquet exports, as well as API access, are available on paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. During checkout, you can specify your preferred data freshness requirements. We offer options ranging from historical data to near real-time updates depending on your specific use case and requirements.

Update frequency varies by dataset type. Many of our datasets are refreshed daily or hourly, while others follow industry-appropriate schedules. You can view the specific update frequency for each dataset on its product page, and we can customize update schedules to meet your specific requirements.

Archive data is immediately available and typically spans from the past few days to several months, making it ideal for historical analysis. Freshly collected data is gathered specifically for your request, ensuring you receive the most current information available for time-sensitive applications.

Yes, Rebrowser Datasets are designed for seamless integration with your existing data infrastructure. We offer various integration options including direct API connections, compatible data formats, and customizable delivery methods to ensure smooth incorporation into your data ecosystem.

Rebrowser maintains the highest standards of ethical data sourcing. We strictly adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines, ensuring all data is obtained legally and ethically. We're committed to respecting data privacy principles and implement robust measures to protect both data subjects and our users.