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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
FinancialData.Net vs NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
Pick FinancialData.Net if
FinancialData.Net
Free • From $29/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, quant, and news, things NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) doesn't offer
Pick NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) if
NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
Subscription · Web · API
- You care about order book / level II, odd lots, and corporate actions & special situations, things FinancialData.Net doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including APIs & data feeds, IPO, and splits), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FinancialData.Net simply does more: 20 categories to NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)'s 9, including sheets / excel add-ins, quant, and news. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FinancialData.Net
- Broader coverage
- FinancialData.Net20 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- FinancialData.Net
- Global coverage
- FinancialData.Net
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $29/mo | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 17 limits: Free: requests per day: 300, Free: annual price usd: 0 +15 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST API, FinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpy +6 more | AWS (Cloud) and ICE Global Network |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Institutional Investors +6 more | — |
Categories covered | 20 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | SEC EDGAR and FINRA | — |
Capabilities | Greeks | — |
Security | Data residency: EU and Status page | Status page |
| Try it | Visit FinancialData.Net | Visit NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) |
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) each do best.What FinancialData.Net does best
- Tools for building against a REST API with API-key authentication, JSON and CSV responses, an official Python SDK, an Excel add-in, a web viewer, and MCP access on eligible plans.
- Cover real-time and historical prices, fundamentals, financial statements, ratios, market news, event calendars, options, futures, crypto, forex, commodities, OTC securities, indices, ETFs, and mutual funds.
- The advertised symbol universe for broad market coverage, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, OTC securities, indices, options, futures, crypto, forex, and mutual funds across 20+ exchanges.
- Access to market-data endpoints for quotes, prices, one-minute prices, option chains, option Greeks, futures prices, ETF holdings, crypto prices, forex prices, and index constituents.
- Fundamental endpoints for company information, financial statements, key metrics, executive compensation, securities information, and liquidity, solvency, efficiency, profitability, and valuation ratios.
What NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) does best
- License real-time proprietary feeds for order-by-order data, depth, top-of-book, trades, order imbalances, and security-status messages.
- NYSE BQT and Pillar Depth for multi-market quote, trade, and depth views across NYSE Group and other U.S. equity venues.
- Access to Historical TAQ datasets for end-of-day or T+1 trades, quotes, depth, top-of-book, and auction details.
- Reference products such as Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.
- Consume corporate actions covering dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, delistings, and more than 60 event types.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosOptions+2 more | StocksETFsOptionsBonds |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAlgo TradersAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | North America |
Coverage details | 15 countries15 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, FIGI, LEI, and EIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | TickEOD |
Data partners | SEC EDGARFINRA | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | FinancialData.Net REST APIFinancialData.Net Python SDK / fdnpyFinancialData.Net Excel Add-inFinancialData.Net MCP ServerMicrosoft ExcelChatGPT via MCPClaude via MCPCursor via MCP | AWS (Cloud)ICE Global Network |
Export formats | JSONCSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: EUStatus page | Status page |
Capability signals | Greeks | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Afinec, SPSupport: Email | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE Group)Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 3/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freerequests per day: 300 · annual price usd: 0 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $29/mo“Standard”requests per second: 10 · annual price usd: 249 · +1 more | Subscription“Exchange data products” |
| Tier 2 | $69/mo“Premium”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 599 · +1 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $149/mo“Professional”requests per second: 30 · annual price usd: 1,299 · +2 more | — |
| Top plan | $299/mo“Enterprise”requests per second: 50 · annual price usd: 2,599 · +3 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
FinancialData.Net leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and quant, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, order book / level II, and odd lots. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FinancialData.Net or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) free to use?
FinancialData.Net has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FinancialData.Net and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Do FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose FinancialData.Net or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FinancialData.Net if sheets / excel add-ins and quant matter to you; go with NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) if you'd rather have order book / level II and odd lots. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. FinancialData.Net also handles mutual funds, funds, and commodities. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) adds bonds on top.
Do FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FinancialData.Net or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
FinancialData.Net has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and LatAm), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FinancialData.Net and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
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