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Tool Comparison
Intrinio vs Investing.com
Pick Intrinio instead if
Intrinio
From $150/mo · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, something Investing.com doesn't offer
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Investing.com
Free • From $13.99/mo · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $13.99/mo instead of $150/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Our take
The bottom line
Intrinio and Investing.com cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including options, news, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Intrinio's 10, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, plus a mobile app. Intrinio counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- Investing.com$13.99/mo vs $150/mo
- Free trial
- IntrinioAvailable
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- API access
- Intrinio
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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 | From $150/mo | Free • From $13.99/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | Yes | — |
Plan limits | — | 21 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +19 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Snowflake, AWS S3 +1 more | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 34 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Minute, and EOD +2 more | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | Greeks | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more |
Security | Status page | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Intrinio | Visit Investing.com |
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Investing.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Investing.com each do best.What Intrinio does best
- REST APIs with JSON output for fundamentals, prices, options, ETFs, mutual funds, news, analyst data, corporate actions, and other licensed datasets.
- Stream supported market data through WebSocket workflows where the selected feed and entitlement allow it.
- Tools for building with published documentation, examples, GitHub SDK resources, and an OpenAPI-backed developer workflow.
- Access to U.S. fundamentals in standardized and as-reported forms back to 2006, with updates as SEC filings arrive.
- Options include equity price feeds based on entitlement needs, including IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, delayed SIP, CBOE One delayed, and 50+ years of end-of-day history with split and dividend adjustments.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Intrinio and Investing.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Intrinio and Investing.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual Funds | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, FIGI, ISIN, and CUSIP | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | TickMinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeOTCVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | SnowflakeAWS S3FTP | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVXML |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Greeks | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News |
Vendor & support | Intrinio Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2013Support: Email, Chat, and Phone | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | — | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $150/mo“Individual AI-Ready” | $13.99/mo“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +8 more |
| Tier 2 | $333/mo“Startup” | $31.49/mo“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +6 more |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Dataset subscriptions” | — |
| Top plan | One-time“Bulk one-time downloads” | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise” | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Intrinio and Investing.com?
Intrinio leans toward APIs & data feeds, options, and news, while Investing.com puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Intrinio or Investing.com free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Intrinio is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Intrinio or Investing.com on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Intrinio doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Intrinio or Investing.com have an API?
Intrinio has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Investing.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Intrinio or Investing.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Intrinio if APIs & data feeds matter to you; go with Investing.com if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Intrinio and Investing.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Intrinio also handles mutual funds. Investing.com adds bonds, commodities, and currencies on top.
Do Intrinio and Investing.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Intrinio and Investing.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is Intrinio or Investing.com better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. Intrinio is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Intrinio or Investing.com?
Investing.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Intrinio doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Intrinio or Investing.com?
Investing.com handles portfolio tracking. Intrinio is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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