EODHD (EOD Historical Data) adds Data APIs, News Sentiment, Analyst Forecasts, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Ticker Changes, Analyst Recommendations, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that MarketWatch skips.
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EODHD (EOD Historical Data) vs MarketWatch comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MarketWatch includes Alerts, Calendar, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Paper Trading, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, and Newsletters categories that EODHD (EOD Historical Data) omits.
EODHD (EOD Historical Data) highlights: End-of-day OHLCV data via API with daily, weekly, and monthly series, fully adjusted for splits and dividends. JSON and CSV supported., Intraday historical prices available at 1-minute, 5-minute, and 1-hour intervals., and Delayed live quotes: 15–20 minute delay for stocks, 1-minute delay for FX; supports multi-ticker queries..
MarketWatch is known for: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
MarketWatch offers mobile access, which EODHD (EOD Historical Data) skips.
EODHD (EOD Historical Data)
eodhd.com
Editor’s pick Hands-on review
Global market-data API provider offering both REST and WebSocket access. The free tier includes delayed quotes (15–20 minutes), while premium plans unlock real-time streaming for US equities, forex, and crypto (up to 50 tickers). Intraday, tick-level, and certain specialized datasets are available as add-ons. Rate limits scale up to 1,000 requests per minute, with daily caps depending on plan tier.
Categories
Platforms
Web
API
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- End-of-day OHLCV data via API with daily, weekly, and monthly series, fully adjusted for splits and dividends. JSON and CSV supported.
- Intraday historical prices available at 1-minute, 5-minute, and 1-hour intervals.
- Delayed live quotes: 15–20 minute delay for stocks, 1-minute delay for FX; supports multi-ticker queries.
- Real-time WebSocket streaming (<50 ms latency) for US equities, forex, and crypto, with up to 50 simultaneous tickers and pre/post-market support.
- Fundamentals data for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and indices, with identifiers including ISIN, CUSIP, CIK, and OpenFIGI.
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MarketWatch
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Hands-on review
A global financial-news portal from Dow Jones that combines market data, news, analysis, and investor tools. Real-time Nasdaq last-sale quotes are included, while most other intraday prices run on a standard 15-minute delay. Premium newsletters and in-depth articles are gated behind a subscription. Mobile apps extend the experience with push alerts and watchlist syncing.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
- Options coverage with full chains per symbol and an expiration calendar.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Financials, and Options plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
EODHD (EOD Historical Data)
Distinct strengths include:
Data APIs
News Sentiment
Analyst Forecasts
Dividends
Splits
Delisted
Ticker Changes
Analyst Recommendations
- End-of-day OHLCV data via API with daily, weekly, and monthly series, fully adjusted for splits and dividends. JSON and CSV supported.
- Intraday historical prices available at 1-minute, 5-minute, and 1-hour intervals.
- Delayed live quotes: 15–20 minute delay for stocks, 1-minute delay for FX; supports multi-ticker queries.
- Real-time WebSocket streaming (<50 ms latency) for US equities, forex, and crypto, with up to 50 simultaneous tickers and pre/post-market support.
MarketWatch
Distinct strengths include:
- Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools.
- Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts.
- Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates.
- BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | EODHD (EOD Historical Data) | MarketWatch |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Financials, Options, Insider Data, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Data APIs, News Sentiment, Analyst Forecasts, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Ticker Changes, Analyst Recommendations, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins | Shared: News, Financials, Options, Insider Data, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Alerts, Calendar, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Paper Trading, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Short Interest, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, IPO, Newsletters |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do EODHD (EOD Historical Data) and MarketWatch both support?
Both platforms cover News, Financials, Options, Insider Data, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do EODHD (EOD Historical Data) and MarketWatch require subscriptions?
Both EODHD (EOD Historical Data) and MarketWatch keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
MarketWatch ships a dedicated mobile experience, while EODHD (EOD Historical Data) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
EODHD (EOD Historical Data) differentiates itself with End-of-day OHLCV data via API with daily, weekly, and monthly series, fully adjusted for splits and dividends. JSON and CSV supported., Intraday historical prices available at 1-minute, 5-minute, and 1-hour intervals., and Delayed live quotes: 15–20 minute delay for stocks, 1-minute delay for FX; supports multi-ticker queries., whereas MarketWatch stands out for Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
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