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Tool Comparison
Nasdaq.com vs NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, things NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) doesn't offer
Pick NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) if
NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
Subscription · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, order book / level II, and odd lots, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including dividends, splits, and IPO), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Nasdaq.com simply does more: 17 categories to NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)'s 9, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Nasdaq.com
- Broader coverage
- Nasdaq.com17 vs 9 categories
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- API access
- NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Global coverage
- Nasdaq.com
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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 | Free • From $18.95/mo | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link | AWS (Cloud) and ICE Global Network |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 17 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more | — |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Nasdaq.com | Visit NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) |
Where each one shines
What Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) each do best.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.
What NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) does best
- License real-time proprietary feeds for order-by-order data, depth, top-of-book, trades, order imbalances, and security-status messages.
- NYSE BQT and Pillar Depth for multi-market quote, trade, and depth views across NYSE Group and other U.S. equity venues.
- Access to Historical TAQ datasets for end-of-day or T+1 trades, quotes, depth, top-of-book, and auction details.
- Reference products such as Security Master, ADR Master, Short Interest, ETF reports, and Bond Master.
- Consume corporate actions covering dividends, splits, rights issues, spin-offs, IPOs, suspensions, delistings, and more than 60 event types.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies | StocksETFsOptionsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | TickEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualBrokerOAuth | Not specified |
Integrations | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link | AWS (Cloud)ICE Global Network |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE Group)Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” | Subscription“Exchange data products” |
| Tier 2 | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” | — |
| Top plan | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Nasdaq.com leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, order book / level II, and odd lots. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) free to use?
Nasdaq.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Nasdaq.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Nasdaq.com is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) on my phone?
Nasdaq.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) have an API?
NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Nasdaq.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Nasdaq.com if screeners and portfolio matter to you; go with NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) if you'd rather have APIs & data feeds and order book / level II. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Nasdaq.com also handles mutual funds, cryptos, and currencies. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) adds bonds on top.
Do Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Nasdaq.com has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Nasdaq.com and NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) exports to CSV. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Nasdaq.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Nasdaq.com or NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech)?
Nasdaq.com handles portfolio tracking. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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