Database Matrix

Database Decision Matrix

Use the table below to help determine which database will be most useful for the type of information you’re looking for. Please note that most of the databases listed will require you to sign in using your Purdue Career Account.

Database	Directory	Company Profiles	International Companies	Private Companies	Business News	Company Financials	Industry Analysis	Market Research	SWOT
ABI/Inform Global	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	No
Business Source Complete	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
D&B Hoovers	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Data Axle Reference Solutions	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
IBISWorld	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No
LSEG Workspace	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
NexisUni	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
MarketResearch.com Academic	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
Mergent	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mintel	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
PitchBook	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Plunkett Research	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
PrivCo	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
S&P Capital IQ	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Uniworld	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No