VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Intrinio vs Stock Unlock comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, News, Financials, and Splits coverage that Stock Unlock skips.

Stock Unlock includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Insider Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Alerts, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters 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..

Stock Unlock is known for: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

Stock Unlock 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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Stock Unlock

stockunlock.com

Hands-on review

Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, and Dividends plus 3 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.

Stock Unlock

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeIntrinioStock Unlock
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, News, Financials, Splits

Shared: ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Watchlist, Insider Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Alerts, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, Newsletters

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds

Stocks, ETFs

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

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.
  • Built-in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) calculator for valuation work.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and Stock Unlock both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, 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?

Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock?

Both Intrinio and Stock Unlock 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 Stock Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.