FAQs

Data Access

Is historical data available?

Yes. Once you are subscribed, you'll receive unlimited access to the available datasets. This includes a full history and access to new updates as we receive them.

Yes, but they must be included in your team or group license. This helps us keep the data affordable for academic use. You can read more about the data license in our subscriptions explained page.

Who should I invite to my team?

Invite your co-authors and collaborators who are either on your Dewey license with you, or those who you will likely be named on your published research that you want to share datasets with.

Can I just purchase a subset of data?

Most data on Dewey is included in the Dewey Subscription: one annual payment for hundreds of datasets from 30+ providers. Some datasets are also available to buy individually via our Connect partnerships. Individual purchases are available to users with an institutional Dewey license.

Individual purchases:

Last for the access period shown at checkout (by default, until your Dewey agreement ends).
Don't renew.
Are nonrefundable once the data has been made available.

How long do I have access to the data?

For as long as you're subscribed. If you're working toward publication, submit your paper and mark the project Submitted before your subscription ends. That's what lets you keep the data through review.

Data Sourcing

Does my research paper need approval from Dewey or their data partners?

No. But we love it when you share your paper (even if it's just a working paper) so that we can help promote it and share it with our data partners.

How can I address replication package requirements?

You can direct the publication to us here at Dewey. Once in contact with the publication, we can provide the resources needed to support your research.

Dewey Subscriptions

Do my co-author and research assistant also need a subscription?

Yes, we require the entire research team to be covered by a team license; this includes, but is not limited to research assistants, co-authors working exclusively in a theoretical nature, and principle investigators. After subscribing, a Dewey team member will reach out to get the names and emails of the other team members and add them to the account.

What should I do if my research team changes?

You can make changes to your team in the app if you are an Admin of your team. The data access permissions are associated with the team. Note that if you remove someone from your team, they no longer have permission to use the data under our terms and conditions.

Does Dewey provide university-wide licenses?

Yes. See a full list of subscribed departments and universities here. Consider this option if you know multiple researchers at your institution across teams will benefit from data access.

What happens if my university group subscribes after I've already subscribed?

If your university group quickly subscribes after you've subscribed, we're happy to assist by prorating your current subscription or applying the remaining amount towards the larger group subscription. We'll work with you to ensure a smooth transition!

What are the steps to unsubscribe?

It depends on how you subscribed. Self-serve subscribers can cancel on the Dewey Platform. Institutions on a signed Order Form need to give written notice at least 90 days before the renewal date. Either way, you'll need to delete the data when your subscription ends. See Cancelling your subscription for the full steps.

What differentiates Dewey from similar competitors?

Dewey is the only platform of its kind that unlocks access to hundreds of commercial datasets with a single license, all in one place. Our coverage encompasses high-value sources popular among social science researchers, spanning consumer behavior, corporate insights, and location-based data. Every dataset is vetted for longitudinal depth, regular refreshes, and relevance to academic research. We offer a transparent subscription model, curated specifically for academia, all built on a modern platform that evolves with researcher needs.