VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Intrinio vs Nasdaq.com comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, and Institutional Data coverage that Nasdaq.com skips.

Nasdaq.com includes Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, and Options categories that Intrinio omits.

Intrinio highlights: REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data., SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples., and US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive..

Nasdaq.com is known for: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

Nasdaq.com keeps a free entry point that Intrinio lacks.

Nasdaq.com offers mobile access, which Intrinio skips.

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Intrinio

intrinio.com

Financial data vendor offering flexible dataset-level subscriptions and bulk one-time downloads. Real-time options require OPRA licensing, though a lighter 'OptionsEdge' product avoids that complexity. Data is delivered via REST, WebSocket, CSV, or integrations like Snowflake, S3, and FTP.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription
One-time

Quick highlights

  • REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
  • SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
  • US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
  • Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.
  • Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage.

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Nasdaq.com

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Nasdaq’s official portal for quotes, news, filings, calendars, and investor tools. Free users can access watchlists, portfolios, and market data, while premium Smart Portfolio (powered by TipRanks) adds broker syncing and advanced analytics. U.S. quotes stream in real time via Nasdaq Basic/NLS, though extended-hours data is typically shown with a 15-minute delay.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
  • Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Financials, and ETF Holdings plus 5 more areas.

Where they differ

Intrinio

Distinct strengths include:

  • REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
  • SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
  • US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
  • Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.

Nasdaq.com

Distinct strengths include:

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeIntrinioNasdaq.com
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: News, Financials, ETF Holdings, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, Institutional Data

Shared: News, Financials, ETF Holdings, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Calendar, IPO, Insider Data, 13F, Short Interest, ETF Overview, Options

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Currencies

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

Subscription, One-time

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
  • SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
  • US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
  • Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.
  • Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage.
  • OptionsEdge product: delivers a 'real-time feel' for options without OPRA licensing requirements.

Unique

  • Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link.
  • Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.
  • Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega.
  • Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
  • Comprehensive calendars covering dividends, earnings, IPOs, and economic events.
  • ETF pages include holdings tables and fund-level analytics.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and Nasdaq.com both support?

Both platforms cover News, Financials, ETF Holdings, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Nasdaq.com offers a free entry point, while Intrinio requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Nasdaq.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Intrinio focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Intrinio differentiates itself with REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data., SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples., and US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive., whereas Nasdaq.com stands out for Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..

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