What are the different data models available in SFMC and what is the difference between them?

 

There are basically 2 types of data models or data structures in SFMC: Lists and 

Data Extensions.

A list is a collection of subscribers that receive your communications whereas a Data extension is a table within the database that contains your data. You could use a data extension to store subscriber data like lists or just any other relational data.

Lists contain less than 500,000 subscribers, less import speed and a limited number of subscriber attributes. 

Data extensions, on the other hand, can hold greater than 500,000 subscribers, great import speed, and can be used for SOAP and REST APIs.

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