What is DataLab?
DataCamp's cloud notebook for SQL, Python and R with an AI assistant.
Who is DataLab best for?
DataLab is best for learners and analysts who want a cloud notebook for Python, R and SQL with nothing to install.
Data science learners
Python, R and SQL come ready to run with common packages installed, so DataCamp students can practise on real data without any setup.
Analysts who want AI help with code
The AI Assistant writes, fixes and explains code inside the notebook, so you can check and edit every step it takes.
Querying company databases
Connectors for Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Redshift and others return SQL results as data frames in the same notebook.
Sharing results with non-coders
A workbook can be shown as a report, and invited teammates can edit or comment on it in real time.
How much does DataLab cost?
DataLab is free on the Starter plan with three workbooks, while Premium costs $22 per user a month or $13 a month billed yearly, and Teams is listed at $13 per user a month.
- Up to 3 workbooks and 15 AI Assistant prompts
- 4GB RAM, 2 vCPUs and 5GB of disk per workbook
- Sessions close after 30 minutes idle or 6 hours
- For teams of 2 or more, with group management
- Data access controls and license management
- Unlimited workbooks and prompts, 16GB RAM, 8 vCPUs
- Unlimited workbooks and AI Assistant prompts
- 16GB RAM, 8 vCPUs and 20GB of disk per workbook
- Scheduled runs, downloads and a year of version history
Billed yearly, Premium is $13 per user a month. Teams shows $13 per user a month under both billing options. Groups in DataCamp for Classrooms or DataCamp Donates get Premium licenses with basic hardware (2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM) for free, and enterprise plans are priced through sales. These are US prices; the page also lists other currencies. Full pricing on datacamp.com. We checked these prices on .
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What are the best DataLab alternatives?
One tool on Recaply does DataLab's job. It is open source, so you can run it on your own server.
Questions about DataLab
What is DataLab?
DataCamp's cloud notebook for SQL, Python and R with an AI assistant.
Who is DataLab for?
DataLab is best for learners and analysts who want a cloud notebook for Python, R and SQL with nothing to install.
Is DataLab free?
Yes. DataLab has a free Starter plan: up to 3 workbooks and 15 AI Assistant prompts.
How much does DataLab cost?
DataLab's paid plans are Teams at $13 per user per month and Premium at $22 per user per month.
Is there an open source alternative to DataLab?
Yes. marimo is an open source tool that does the same job, so you can run your own.
What are the best DataLab alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are marimo.
Where can I try DataLab?
On its official website, datacamp.com.
Do I need a DataCamp subscription to use DataLab?
No. DataLab only needs a free DataCamp account, which puts you on the Starter plan with three workbooks and 15 AI prompts. More workbooks, faster hardware and unlimited prompts come with DataLab Premium at $22 per user a month, or $13 a month billed yearly.
Can DataLab connect to my database?
Yes. DataLab connects to files, Google Sheets and databases or warehouses such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift and Databricks, and SQL results arrive as a data frame you can keep working on in Python or R. The free Starter plan can connect too, through fixed IP addresses.
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