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Tool Comparison

Alpha Vantage vs Intrinio comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Alpha Vantage logo

Alpha Vantage

alphavantage.co

PricingFree, Subscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
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Intrinio logo

Intrinio

intrinio.com

PricingSubscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Alpha VantageWeb, API
IntrinioWeb, API
Categories
Alpha Vantage26
Intrinio11
Pricing details

Tool

Alpha Vantage

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium membership (personal use)Subscription
Commercial / enterprise licensingContact sales

Tool

Intrinio

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Dataset subscriptionsSubscription
Bulk one-time downloadsOne-time
Free TrialFree

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Platform details

AttributeAlpha VantageIntrinio
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCurrenciesCryptosCommoditiesFunds
StocksETFsOptionsMutual Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
CSVJSON
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Alpha Vantage and Intrinio?

Alpha Vantage focuses on Data APIs, News, and News Sentiment while Intrinio specializes in Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, and News. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Alpha Vantage or Intrinio free to use?

Alpha Vantage offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Intrinio requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Alpha Vantage and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Do Alpha Vantage and Intrinio have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Alpha Vantage or Intrinio?

Choose Alpha Vantage if you need Cloud-native REST APIs for realtime and historical financial data across global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, FX, cryptocurrencies, commodities, technical indicators and macroeconomic indicators in a single unified portfolio of endpoints., and Global equity time series APIs (daily, weekly, monthly and intraday 1–60 minute bars) with 20+ years of history, optional split/dividend-adjusted prices, and support for extended trading hours where available.. Go with Intrinio if REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data., and SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Alpha Vantage and Intrinio cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Options. Alpha Vantage also includes Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, and Funds.

Do Alpha Vantage and Intrinio offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Alpha Vantage and Intrinio?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV, and JSON). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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