VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Tool Comparison

Alpha Vantage vs RetailRoadshow comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Alpha Vantage adds Data APIs, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, Transcripts, Insider Data, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that RetailRoadshow skips.

RetailRoadshow includes Secondary Offerings, and Videos categories that Alpha Vantage omits.

In depth comparison

Alpha Vantage

alphavantage.co

Hands-on review

REST APIs delivering global market data in JSON and CSV. The free tier allows 25 requests per day, while premium plans remove limits and unlock real-time and 15-minute delayed US equities plus real-time US options. Entitlements and account management are handled through the Alpha X Terminal.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends.
US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV.
Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings.
Corporate calendars: earnings announcements, IPO schedules, listings, and delisting status.
Alpha Intelligence datasets with market news and sentiment, earnings call transcripts, insider transactions, and daily gainers/losers.

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RetailRoadshow

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SEC‑compliant portal for viewing ‘retail’ electronic roadshows—video presentations from issuer executives during registered offerings (primarily IPOs; can include other registered follow‑ons). Hosted and operated by NetRoadshow; access typically requires a simple registration and occasionally an entry code supplied by the bank. Prospectus materials are linked alongside the presentation.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.

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Where they differ

Alpha Vantage

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs News News Sentiment Calendar Dividends Splits Delisted Inflation Rates

Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends.
US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV.
Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings.
Corporate calendars: earnings announcements, IPO schedules, listings, and delisting status.

RetailRoadshow

Distinct strengths include:

Secondary Offerings Videos

US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Alpha Vantage	RetailRoadshow
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: IPO Unique: Data APIs, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, Transcripts, Insider Data, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: IPO Unique: Secondary Offerings, Videos
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Mutual Funds	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends. US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV. Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings. Corporate calendars: earnings announcements, IPO schedules, listings, and delisting status. Alpha Intelligence datasets with market news and sentiment, earnings call transcripts, insider transactions, and daily gainers/losers. Coverage across FX and crypto exchange rates (including intraday), commodities (oil, metals, agriculture), and US macro indicators like GDP, CPI, interest rates, and unemployment.	Unique US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings. Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams. Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active). Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate. Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed. Backed by NetRoadshow’s capital‑markets infrastructure, compliance program, and 24×7 support.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Alpha Vantage and RetailRoadshow both support?

Both platforms cover IPO workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Alpha Vantage and RetailRoadshow require subscriptions?

Both Alpha Vantage and RetailRoadshow keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Alpha Vantage and RetailRoadshow?

Both Alpha Vantage and RetailRoadshow prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Alpha Vantage differentiates itself with Equity time series for global stocks (intraday down to 1-minute, plus daily/weekly/monthly) with 20+ years of history, including pre- and post-market support and adjustment toggles for splits and dividends., US options coverage with real-time and historical data spanning over 15 years, including optional greeks and implied volatility outputs in JSON or CSV., and Fundamentals and corporate actions such as company overviews, financials, dividends, splits, plus ETF profiles and holdings., whereas RetailRoadshow stands out for US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings., Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams., and Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active)..

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