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Tool Comparison
Intrinio vs Nasdaq.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 Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
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Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $150/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Intrinio and Nasdaq.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. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to Intrinio's 10, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Intrinio counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Nasdaq.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $150/mo
- Free trial
- IntrinioAvailable
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.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 $18.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | Yes | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Snowflake, AWS S3 +1 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 10 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| 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: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Greeks | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Intrinio | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Intrinio and Nasdaq.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 Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Intrinio and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Intrinio and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, FIGI, ISIN, and CUSIP | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | TickMinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | SnowflakeAWS S3FTP | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | CSVJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Greeks | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Intrinio Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2013Support: Email, Chat, and Phone | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $150/mo“Individual AI-Ready” | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $333/mo“Startup” | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Dataset subscriptions” | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| 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 Nasdaq.com?
Intrinio leans toward APIs & data feeds, options, and news, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Intrinio or Nasdaq.com free to use?
Nasdaq.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Intrinio is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Nasdaq.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Intrinio or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.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 Nasdaq.com have an API?
Intrinio has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Nasdaq.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Intrinio or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Intrinio if APIs & data feeds matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have screeners and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Intrinio and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. Nasdaq.com adds cryptos and currencies on top.
Do Intrinio and Nasdaq.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 Nasdaq.com?
Intrinio exports to CSV. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can Intrinio or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With Intrinio, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Intrinio or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Intrinio doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Intrinio or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. Intrinio is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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