Palantir
Government agencies (including military, intelligence, and police), state and local governments, international organizations, and private companies.
Overview
Palantir Technologies Inc. is an American publicly traded software company that develops data integration and analytics software. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, Alex Karp, and Nathan Gettings, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Palantir's customer base includes federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and private companies. The company has four main operating systems: Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP. Palantir is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker PLTR and is a component of the Nasdaq-100, S&P 100, and S&P 500 indices. In 2025, the company reported revenue of US$4.48 billion and employed 4,429 people.
Funding: Palantir raised $1.0B according to LeadMagic's company graph (last activity Aug 31, 2023).
What it does
Palantir builds software that empowers organizations to integrate their data, decisions, and operations. Its main products include Gotham, an intelligence tool used by militaries and counter-terrorism analysts; Foundry, a data integration and analytics platform; Apollo, a platform for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) across all environments; and AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform). The software is used for data integration and analysis across various sectors.
Key features
- Data integration and analytics software
- Gotham: intelligence analysis tool for military and counter-terrorism
- Foundry: data integration and analytics platform
- Apollo: continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform
- AIP: Artificial Intelligence Platform
- SaaS offering authorized for Mission Critical National Security Systems (IL5) by the U.S. Department of Defense
Use cases
- Military and counter-terrorism intelligence analysis
- Crime analysis by police departments
- Data integration and analysis for government agencies
- Enterprise data analytics for private companies
- Continuous integration and delivery across environments
Pricing
Pricing is not publicly listed; potential customers must contact sales. Third-party sources mention per-core licensing costs, but these are not official.
Pricing is gathered from the company's public pages and may change. Check the vendor's site before buying.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Trusted by major government and military organizations, including the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense
- Multiple operating systems (Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, AIP) covering diverse needs
- Publicly traded with strong financial performance (US$4.48 billion revenue in 2025)
- Authorized for Mission Critical National Security Systems (IL5) by the U.S. Department of Defense
Limitations
- Pricing is not publicly disclosed; requires contacting sales
- Primarily enterprise-focused, no self-serve or free tier
- Complex software that may require significant technical expertise to deploy and use
What sets it apart
- Long-standing presence in government and intelligence sectors
- Four distinct operating systems (Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, AIP) tailored to different needs
- Authorized for Mission Critical National Security Systems (IL5) by the U.S. Department of Defense
Ecosystem
Notable customers
Frequently asked questions
What is Palantir's main product?
Palantir offers four main operating systems: Gotham (intelligence analysis), Foundry (data integration and analytics), Apollo (CI/CD), and AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform).
Who uses Palantir?
Palantir's customers include federal agencies, state and local governments, international organizations, and private companies. Notable customers include the U.S. Intelligence Community, U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and NHS England.
Is Palantir publicly traded?
Yes, Palantir is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker PLTR and is a component of the Nasdaq-100, S&P 100, and S&P 500 indices.
Where is Palantir headquartered?
Palantir is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA.
Does Palantir offer a free trial?
No, Palantir does not offer a free trial. Pricing is available upon request.
Sources
This profile was compiled from the company's own pages and public web research.
Last researched August 11, 2026.
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