NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) vs OTC Markets comparison

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) focuses on Data APIs, Order Book / Level II, and Odd Lots while OTC Markets specializes in Screeners, News, and Data APIs. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

OTC Markets offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with OTC Markets and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

OTC Markets is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Choose NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) if you need Real-time proprietary feeds by venue: Integrated Feed (order-by-order), OpenBook Ultra and Aggregated (depth), BBO (top-of-book), Trades, and Order Imbalances., and Multi-market consolidated feeds: NYSE BQT (best quotes & trades) and Pillar Depth (top 10 price levels across NYSE Group, Nasdaq, and Cboe).. Go with OTC Markets if Public website for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited markets with stock & bond quotes, trade prices, charts, financials and company news., and Stock Screener (web UI) for OTC securities (page titled “OTC Markets Stock Screener”). better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, and Bonds. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) also includes ETFs, and Options.

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. OTC Markets uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) supports data exports to CSV. OTC Markets has more limited export options.

OTC Markets includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. NYSE (Exchange Data & Tech) focuses on other analytical tools.