★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
EODHD vs RetailRoadshow
EODHD
Best for APIs & data feeds and calendar
Free • From $19.99/mo
RetailRoadshow
Best for videos
Free
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The verdict
The bottom line
EODHD and RetailRoadshow cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, corporate actions & special situations and IPO), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. EODHD simply does more: 12 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including APIs & data feeds, calendar, and news. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- EODHD
- Broader coverage
- EODHD12 vs 3 categories
- Desktop app
- EODHD
- API access
- EODHD
- Global coverage
- EODHD
- Asset coverage
- EODHDAdds ETFs and mutual funds
Choose
EODHD if…
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, calendar, and news, things RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $19.99/mo | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free (Personal Use): daily api calls: 20, Free (Personal Use): history: Past year (EOD) +16 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Excel add-on, Google Sheets add-on +7 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Quants/Developers, Algo Traders +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 3 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming and End of Day, Granularity: EOD, Minute, and Tick +1 more | — |
Data partners | 3 partners: Nasdaq Cloud API, London Stock Exchange (LSE) +1 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Greeks | — |
Security | Status page | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more |
| Try it | Visit EODHD | Visit RetailRoadshow |
Standout features
What EODHD does best
- Personal-use pricing: Free ($0), EOD All World ($19.99/mo), EOD+Intraday All World Extended ($29.99/mo), Fundamentals Data Feed ($59.99/mo), All‑In‑One ($99.99/mo).
- Commercial-use pricing: Internal Use ($399/mo) and Enterprise ($2499/mo) are listed, plus a Custom plan (quote).
- Rate limits & quotas: minute request limit is 1000 requests/min; paid plans default to 100,000 daily “API calls” (with different endpoints consuming different call amounts).
- Tick Data API (US equities): available in All‑In‑One, or “by request” as an additional package; dataset begins 2008‑01‑01; consumes 10 API calls/request.
- Stock Market Screener API: available in All‑In‑One and EOD+Intraday All World Extended; supports filter/sort parameters; consumes 5 API calls/request.
What RetailRoadshow does best
- 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.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsOptionsCurrenciesCryptosOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Quants/DevelopersAlgo TradersAnalystsPro RetailRetail Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EODMinuteTick | Not specified |
Data partners | Nasdaq Cloud APILondon Stock Exchange (LSE)Cboe | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R1,000 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | Excel add-onGoogle Sheets add-onWordPress pluginPostman collectionPower BI connectorMCP ServerOpenAPI 3.1 specAI Agent Skills+1 more | Not specified |
Export formats | JSON | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML |
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeks | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Unicorn Data ServicesCountry: FranceSupport: Email and Chat | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
$19.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- daily api calls: 20
- history: Past year (EOD)
- daily api calls: 100,000
- minute requests: 1,000
- +1 more
- daily api calls: 100,000
- minute requests: 1,000
- +1 more
- daily api calls: 100,000
- minute requests: 1,000
- daily api calls: 100,000
- minute requests: 1,000
- minute requests: 1,000
- daily api calls: 100,000
- +1 more
- minute requests: 1,000
- daily api calls: Unlimited
- +1 more
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
EODHD strengths
10What you only get with EODHD.
RetailRoadshow strengths
1What you only get with RetailRoadshow.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between EODHD and RetailRoadshow?
EODHD leans toward APIs & data feeds, calendar, and news, while RetailRoadshow puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do EODHD and RetailRoadshow cost?
Good news: both EODHD and RetailRoadshow have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does EODHD or RetailRoadshow have an API?
EODHD has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. RetailRoadshow doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose EODHD or RetailRoadshow?
It depends on what you're after. Pick EODHD if APIs & data feeds and calendar matter to you; go with RetailRoadshow if you'd rather have videos. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do EODHD and RetailRoadshow cover?
Both cover stocks. EODHD also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.
Does EODHD or RetailRoadshow have real-time data?
EODHD offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. RetailRoadshow runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: EODHD or RetailRoadshow?
EODHD has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. RetailRoadshow is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Which has a better stock screener: EODHD or RetailRoadshow?
EODHD has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; RetailRoadshow doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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