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Getting Started with Databricks Marketplace

Databricks Marketplace is an open marketplace where data providers can publish and distribute data products, AI assets, and applications to thousands of Databricks customers worldwide. This page covers what you need to get set up as a provider.

For the underlying data sharing protocol that powers Marketplace, see the OpenSharing section.

Prerequisites​

Common requirements​

All Marketplace providers require:

Marketplace-specific requirements​

  • Marketplace Admin role: Assign the Marketplace Admin role to users who will manage provider profiles, listings, and fulfillment
  • Technical validation: Pass a technical validation to confirm you can share data via OpenSharing before your first listing goes live

For step-by-step Marketplace setup, see List your data product in Databricks Marketplace.

Metastore selection​

Your Unity Catalog metastore is the foundation for all Marketplace operations. Choose carefully — this metastore manages shares, recipients, listing configurations, and consumer request routing.

warning

If you delete or replace your Marketplace metastore, you may lose the ability to manage existing listings and fulfill consumer requests. Designate a dedicated, persistent metastore and ensure it's maintained with appropriate backup and governance policies.

Choosing your distribution model​

Public Marketplace​

Public listings are discoverable by all Databricks users browsing marketplace.databricks.com. This is the highest-visibility option for reaching new customers.

Apply through the Databricks Data Partner Program for program benefits and listing support.

Best for:

  • Expanding your audience and brand recognition
  • Reaching new customers across industries
  • Monetizing data products at scale

Private Exchange​

Private Exchange listings are visible only to customers you explicitly allow, based on their metastore sharing identifier. They don't appear in public search results.

Best for:

  • Pre-commercial or early-access data products
  • Controlled distribution to specific customers
  • Internal data catalogs for enterprise teams

Direct OpenSharing​

Share data directly with known recipients without publishing to Marketplace at all. You manage shares, recipients, and access through Unity Catalog.

Best for:

  • Sharing with existing customers or partners
  • Internal data sharing across business units
  • Known recipients with established agreements

See the OpenSharing section for full guidance on direct sharing.

What's next​