ManiDesk Review, Pricing & Features

ManiDesk is a SQL workspace for markets, macro, COT and SEC 13F data with built-in quant models. Pro is $29/month with a 7-day free trial.

Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated October 26, 2026

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What is ManiDesk?

ManiDesk is a browser-based SQL workspace for financial market analysis. It puts market prices, macro and rates data, COT positioning, SEC 13F filings and equity fundamentals in one place, so analysts can query and chart them without Python, imports or file management. The product is in beta, with early access open.

The company positions it as a replacement for the mix of tools this kind of analysis usually needs. Data comes from TwelveData, FRED, US Treasury, BLS, CFTC, SEC EDGAR and Eurostat. Users write standard SQL, chart results in one click, run built-in quant models and share saved tables with colleagues.

How does ManiDesk work?

Users open the SQL terminal, write a query and pull from any connected source. Results appear as a table, a chart or a CSV download. Because macro series, market prices and filings sit in the same workspace, one query can join a rate series to a price history without exporting anything first.

Feature engineering also happens in SQL. Standard window functions add technical indicators, compute rolling metrics or align macro data with price series. Clicking Chart on a result renders time series, bar charts and multi-series overlays inside the terminal. Everything runs in the browser, with no installation or IT setup.

Key features of ManiDesk

The market analysis view loads any of 30+ markets, covering equities, ETFs, FX, commodities and crypto, across 9 timeframes. More than 40 technical indicators can be overlaid on any ticker, which lets users compare price action across several instruments in one screen.

Quant models cover OLS regression with fitted line and residuals, rolling correlation between any two instruments, PCA, VaR and a correlation network visualization. Each model has a configurable lookback window. Pro also lists live quotes and watchlists, plus saved queries, personal tables and workspace layouts.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Brings market data, FRED, BLS, Eurostat, COT and SEC 13F into one SQL terminal with no imports
  • Standard SQL window functions handle indicators and rolling metrics, so no Python is needed
  • Built-in quant models: regression, rolling correlation, PCA and VaR with configurable lookbacks
  • Simple public pricing: $29/month Pro with a 7-day free trial and no credit card
  • Shared tables and queries let a desk build on each other's work in one workspace
  • Runs in the browser with no installation or IT setup

Cons

  • Still in beta, and the site says pricing will rise after the beta period
  • Requires SQL knowledge, so it may not suit users who want point-and-click analysis
  • Equity fundamentals and larger CSV exports are listed only on the $2,000 Team Pilot
  • No refunds for unused days, and the site does not describe data depth or refresh rates in detail

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ManiDesk?

ManiDesk is a browser-based SQL workspace for financial market analysis. It combines market data, macro series from FRED, BLS and Eurostat, COT positioning and SEC 13F filings. Users query, chart and share results without Python or imports.

How much does ManiDesk cost?

Pro costs $29 per month. The Team Pilot costs $2,000 for 30 days and covers up to 10 seats. The site says prices will rise after beta, but Pro subscribers keep their rate while they stay subscribed.

Does ManiDesk have a free trial?

Yes. The trial lasts 7 days with full Pro access and no credit card. After it ends the account stays, but Pro features are locked until the user subscribes.

What data does ManiDesk include?

Data comes from TwelveData, FRED, US Treasury, BLS, CFTC, SEC EDGAR and Eurostat. It covers 30+ markets across equities, ETFs, FX, commodities and crypto, plus rates, COT positioning and SEC 13F. Users do not need to bring their own data.

Do I need to know Python to use ManiDesk?

No. Analysis is done in standard SQL, and quant models such as regression, rolling correlation, PCA and VaR are built in. Some SQL knowledge is needed to get the most from the terminal.

How does the Team Pilot work?

It runs in the browser for up to 10 seats over 30 days and is billed by invoice with no auto-renewal. The team gets a remote onboarding call and one call a week during the pilot. The rate stays fixed for 12 months after the pilot ends.

Can I cancel ManiDesk anytime?

Yes. Pro can be canceled from account settings at any time, and access continues until the end of the current billing period. The site states there are no refunds for unused days.

Who is ManiDesk best for?

It suits analysts, researchers and boutique desks who want market, macro and positioning data in one SQL workspace. Teams can share saved tables and queries so the whole desk works from the same data.

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