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Intrinio vs OTC Markets comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Options & Derivatives, Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets coverage that OTC Markets skips.

OTC Markets includes Order Book / Level II, Ticker Changes, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, APIs & SDKs, and Screeners categories that Intrinio omits.

OTC Markets keeps a free entry point that Intrinio lacks.

In depth comparison

Intrinio logo

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

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-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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OTC Markets

otcmarkets.com

Primary operator and market data source for U.S. OTC equities via OTC Link ATS/ECN/NQB (SEC‑regulated ATSs). Commercial data products include Real‑Time Level 1+ (inside quote & trades), Level 2+ (full quote book with MPIDs), 15‑minute delayed Level 1+, End‑of‑Day, reference/security master, and compliance datasets (Blue Sky, Promotion/CE, Compliance Analytics). Delivery options include real‑time multicast feeds, SFTP/FTP files, and a REST Disclosure API. Website provides delayed quotes, corporate actions, screeners and issuer news (DNS).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Real‑Time Level 1+ (inside bid/offer + trades) and Level 2+ (full quote book with market participant IDs) data products; Delayed Level 1+ on a 15‑minute basis; End‑of‑Day snapshots.
  • Level 2 quote montage specification (fields: MPID, price, QAP, size, time‑of‑update) and display requirements.
  • Reference & pricing files (security master with optional CUSIP), plus End‑of‑Day pricing files; secure SFTP delivery supported.
  • Disclosure API (REST, JSON/CSV/XML) with app‑key auth; filter by symbol/CUSIP/company; document retrieval; plan‑level rate‑limit guidance.
  • Compliance & regulatory data: Blue Sky Data (state eligibility monitoring), Promotion Data file (Caveat Emptor/tier/share data), and Compliance Analytics (multi‑factor risk scoring).

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Where they differ

Intrinio

Distinct strengths include:

Options & DerivativesFinancialsETF HoldingsInstitutional DataAnalyst ForecastsAnalyst RecommendationsAnalyst Price Targets
  • 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.

OTC Markets

Distinct strengths include:

Order Book / Level IITicker ChangesRegulatory Filings MonitoringAPIs & SDKsScreeners
  • Real‑Time Level 1+ (inside bid/offer + trades) and Level 2+ (full quote book with market participant IDs) data products; Delayed Level 1+ on a 15‑minute basis; End‑of‑Day snapshots.
  • Level 2 quote montage specification (fields: MPID, price, QAP, size, time‑of‑update) and display requirements.
  • Reference & pricing files (security master with optional CUSIP), plus End‑of‑Day pricing files; secure SFTP delivery supported.
  • Disclosure API (REST, JSON/CSV/XML) with app‑key auth; filter by symbol/CUSIP/company; document retrieval; plan‑level rate‑limit guidance.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeIntrinioOTC Markets
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits

Unique: Options & Derivatives, Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Shared: Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits

Unique: Order Book / Level II, Ticker Changes, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, APIs & SDKs, Screeners

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds

Stocks, Bonds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

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 Level 1+ (inside bid/offer + trades) and Level 2+ (full quote book with market participant IDs) data products; Delayed Level 1+ on a 15‑minute basis; End‑of‑Day snapshots.
  • Level 2 quote montage specification (fields: MPID, price, QAP, size, time‑of‑update) and display requirements.
  • Reference & pricing files (security master with optional CUSIP), plus End‑of‑Day pricing files; secure SFTP delivery supported.
  • Disclosure API (REST, JSON/CSV/XML) with app‑key auth; filter by symbol/CUSIP/company; document retrieval; plan‑level rate‑limit guidance.
  • Compliance & regulatory data: Blue Sky Data (state eligibility monitoring), Promotion Data file (Caveat Emptor/tier/share data), and Compliance Analytics (multi‑factor risk scoring).
  • Coverage of OTC Link ATS via MIC 'OTCM'; OTC Link ATS/ECN/NQB each operate as SEC‑regulated ATSs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and OTC Markets both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, News, Dividends, and Splits workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

OTC Markets 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 OTC Markets?

Both Intrinio and OTC Markets 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 OTC Markets stands out for Real‑Time Level 1+ (inside bid/offer + trades) and Level 2+ (full quote book with market participant IDs) data products; Delayed Level 1+ on a 15‑minute basis; End‑of‑Day snapshots., Level 2 quote montage specification (fields: MPID, price, QAP, size, time‑of‑update) and display requirements., and Reference & pricing files (security master with optional CUSIP), plus End‑of‑Day pricing files; secure SFTP delivery supported..

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