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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Intrinio vs Options Profit Calculator comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Data APIs, News, Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets coverage that Options Profit Calculator skips.

Options Profit Calculator includes Options P&L, and Backtesting 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..

Options Profit Calculator is known for: Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs)., ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons., and Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices..

Options Profit Calculator keeps a free entry point that Intrinio lacks.

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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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Options Profit Calculator

optionsprofitcalculator.com

Free web-based toolkit for visualizing options strategies and profit/loss scenarios. Quotes are delayed 15–30 minutes. A paid membership adds advanced calculators, a backtester with 20+ years of data, and an ad-free experience. Real-time data is listed as “coming soon.”

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
  • ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
  • Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
  • Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.
  • Probability of Profit (PoP) uses a normative distribution based on 30-day IV rather than delta.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

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.

Options Profit Calculator

Distinct strengths include:

  • Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
  • ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
  • Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
  • Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeIntrinioOptions Profit Calculator
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Options & Derivatives

Unique: Data APIs, News, Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Shared: Options & Derivatives

Unique: Options P&L, Backtesting

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds

Options

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

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

  • Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs).
  • ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons.
  • Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices.
  • Pricing based on Black–Scholes, with IV computed from option and underlying prices. Quotes delayed ~15–30 minutes; daily estimates use market-open snapshots.
  • Probability of Profit (PoP) uses a normative distribution based on 30-day IV rather than delta.
  • Support for Canadian markets via the Montréal Exchange (append “.to” to tickers).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and Options Profit Calculator both support?

Both platforms cover Options & Derivatives workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

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

How can you access Intrinio and Options Profit Calculator?

Both Intrinio and Options Profit Calculator prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

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 Options Profit Calculator stands out for Strategy calculators for basic, spread, and advanced option structures, including multi-leg setups (2–8 legs)., ROI tables show profit/loss across both price and time, with line charts that can include stock performance comparisons., and Option Finder scans liquid contracts and suggests optimal calls, puts, or spreads by target price/date, using implied volatility derived from mid/last prices..

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