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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

OpenCorporates vs OTC Markets comparison

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

OpenCorporates logo

OpenCorporates

opencorporates.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
OTC Markets logo

OTC Markets

otcmarkets.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Other
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At a glance

Platforms
OpenCorporatesWeb, API
OTC MarketsWeb, API, Other
Categories
OpenCorporates3
OTC Markets5
Pricing details

Tool

OpenCorporates

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (personal & public-benefit use)Free
Essentials (API)Subscription
Starter (API)Subscription
Enterprise Bulk (SFTP CSV datasets)Subscription

Tool

OTC Markets

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Public WebsiteFree
Market Data LicensingSubscription
OTC Disclosure APIContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersOTC Markets
NewsOTC Markets
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Platform details

AttributeOpenCorporatesOTC Markets
Asset types
Other
StocksBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Streaming15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVJSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OpenCorporates strengths2

Categories covered by OpenCorporates only.

OTC Markets strengths4

Categories covered by OTC Markets only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OpenCorporates and OTC Markets?

OpenCorporates focuses on Data APIs, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other while OTC Markets specializes in Screeners, News, and Data APIs. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OpenCorporates and OTC Markets cost?

Good news—both OpenCorporates and OTC Markets offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do OpenCorporates and OTC Markets have APIs?

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

Should I choose OpenCorporates or OTC Markets?

Choose OpenCorporates if you need 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links., and Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day).. 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.

What asset classes do OpenCorporates and OTC Markets cover?

Both cover common asset types. OpenCorporates also includes Other. OTC Markets adds coverage for Stocks, and Bonds.

Can I export data from OpenCorporates and OTC Markets?

OpenCorporates supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. OTC Markets has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—OpenCorporates or OTC Markets?

OTC Markets includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. OpenCorporates focuses on other analytical tools.

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