Bloomberg Terminal

The Bloomberg Terminal is a financial data and analytics terminal with AI features. Bloomberg does not publish its prices, so figures are estimates. Several sources cite $2,665 per user per month, or $31,980 a year, for a single seat in 2026, a figure that traces back to Bloomberg's letter to customers about its January 2025 increase, as reported by NeuGroup. Sites with two or more seats are reported at $2,360 per user a month, or $28,320 a year. Subscriptions run on two-year contracts, and one source notes a further rise reported from January 2027. One source gives volume pricing of $18,000 to $22,000 per user a year for large institutions, but that looks like an outlier against the other figures.

Public-sector records show lower per-seat amounts: a 2024 USDA purchase was $26,580 per terminal a year, and a 2026 Commerce Department Bloomberg Anywhere purchase was $28,337 per user a year, and one aggregator puts the median across its recorded prices at $22,550. A review still cites about $2,000 a month, or $24,000 a year, which predates the 2025 increase. The most consistent figure is about $31,980 a year for a single seat and $28,320 per seat for multi-seat accounts, though negotiated and government rates vary, so ask about term, seat count and which data and add-on services are included.

The Terminal suits traders, portfolio managers, analysts and corporate treasury teams who need real-time market data, news, analytics and messaging in one place. Smaller firms and students may find lower-cost alternatives enough. Compare AlphaSense, Kensho and Daloopa. Browse the Finance & Accounting tools directory for more.

Real-time market data and news

Trading and research.

Analytics and messaging

Institutional workflows.

How much does a Bloomberg Terminal cost?

About $31,980 per seat a year; about $28,320 per seat for multi-seat sites.

How long is the contract?

Two years.

Do prices rise?

Yes, an increase in January 2025 and another reported from January 2027.

Is there a free plan?

No.