{
  "tool_id": "data-vendor-tco",
  "slug": "data-vendor-tco",
  "path": "/data-vendor-tco/",
  "mode": "client_side",
  "usage": "Client-side comparator. Open https://aifinhub.io/data-vendor-tco/ and enter universe, bars, and history needs. Computes annual cost per vendor in-browser.",
  "methodology": "https://aifinhub.io/methodology/data-vendor-tco/",
  "sample_input": {
    "tool": "data-vendor-tco",
    "needs_live": false,
    "needs_options": false,
    "needs_futures": false
  },
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            },
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            },
            "notes": {
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          }
        }
      },
      "ranked_cheapest_first": {
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          "type": "string"
        }
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    }
  }
}