VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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OTC Markets vs Reflexivity comparison

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

Quick takeaways

OTC Markets adds Order Book / Level II, Ticker Changes, Splits, Dividends, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that Reflexivity skips.

Reflexivity includes Quant, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat, and AI Report categories that OTC Markets omits.

OTC Markets 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., and Reference & pricing files (security master with optional CUSIP), plus End‑of‑Day pricing files; secure SFTP delivery supported..

Reflexivity is known for: Institutional-grade AI research environment with verified data from S&P Global, Refinitiv Datastream, Nasdaq, and Cboe—all included without the need for separate data contracts., Deep Research agent that can write and execute Python, run backtests, generate Excel models, export code and data, and produce publication-ready reports., and Document Intelligence to search and extract from SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, and central bank documents; includes OCR for charts and tables and custom ingestion for proprietary docs..

OTC Markets has a free tier, while Reflexivity requires a paid plan.

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

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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Reflexivity

reflexivity.com

Reflexivity is a sales-led enterprise platform (annual subscription) designed for institutions. Deep Research features are still in beta and not enabled for all accounts. All listed data sources (S&P Global, Refinitiv, Nasdaq, Cboe, etc.) are included out of the box—no separate contracts required.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Institutional-grade AI research environment with verified data from S&P Global, Refinitiv Datastream, Nasdaq, and Cboe—all included without the need for separate data contracts.
Deep Research agent that can write and execute Python, run backtests, generate Excel models, export code and data, and produce publication-ready reports.
Document Intelligence to search and extract from SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, and central bank documents; includes OCR for charts and tables and custom ingestion for proprietary docs.
Portfolio Insights delivers real-time alerts, risk/exposure analytics, and performance attribution. Portfolios can be replicated via manual entry or file upload. The system produces over 1,500 daily insights spanning 40k+ assets, 250+ indicators, and 20 years of history.
Scenario Analysis allows backtesting and stress testing with 50+ years of historical market data. Users can model custom scenarios and view results in real time.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, News, and APIs & SDKs plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

OTC Markets

Distinct strengths include:

Order Book / Level II

Ticker Changes

Splits

Dividends

Regulatory Filings Monitoring

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.

Reflexivity

Distinct strengths include:

Quant

Performance Attribution

Scenario & Stress Tests

Institutional-grade AI research environment with verified data from S&P Global, Refinitiv Datastream, Nasdaq, and Cboe—all included without the need for separate data contracts.
Deep Research agent that can write and execute Python, run backtests, generate Excel models, export code and data, and produce publication-ready reports.
Document Intelligence to search and extract from SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, and central bank documents; includes OCR for charts and tables and custom ingestion for proprietary docs.
Portfolio Insights delivers real-time alerts, risk/exposure analytics, and performance attribution. Portfolios can be replicated via manual entry or file upload. The system produces over 1,500 daily insights spanning 40k+ assets, 250+ indicators, and 20 years of history.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OTC Markets	Reflexivity
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, News, APIs & SDKs, Screeners Unique: Order Book / Level II, Ticker Changes, Splits, Dividends, Regulatory Filings Monitoring	Shared: Data APIs, News, APIs & SDKs, Screeners Unique: Quant, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Portfolio, Backtesting, Alerts, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat, AI Report
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Institutional-grade AI research environment with verified data from S&P Global, Refinitiv Datastream, Nasdaq, and Cboe—all included without the need for separate data contracts. Deep Research agent that can write and execute Python, run backtests, generate Excel models, export code and data, and produce publication-ready reports. Document Intelligence to search and extract from SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, and central bank documents; includes OCR for charts and tables and custom ingestion for proprietary docs. Portfolio Insights delivers real-time alerts, risk/exposure analytics, and performance attribution. Portfolios can be replicated via manual entry or file upload. The system produces over 1,500 daily insights spanning 40k+ assets, 250+ indicators, and 20 years of history. Scenario Analysis allows backtesting and stress testing with 50+ years of historical market data. Users can model custom scenarios and view results in real time. Smart Screening across 40k+ global securities with thematic, fundamental, technical, and ESG filters, plus unique criteria like insider trades, government trades, and management changes.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do OTC Markets and Reflexivity both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, News, APIs & SDKs, and Screeners 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 Reflexivity requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access OTC Markets and Reflexivity?

Both OTC Markets and Reflexivity 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?

OTC Markets differentiates itself with 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., whereas Reflexivity stands out for Institutional-grade AI research environment with verified data from S&P Global, Refinitiv Datastream, Nasdaq, and Cboe—all included without the need for separate data contracts., Deep Research agent that can write and execute Python, run backtests, generate Excel models, export code and data, and produce publication-ready reports., and Document Intelligence to search and extract from SEC filings, transcripts, presentations, and central bank documents; includes OCR for charts and tables and custom ingestion for proprietary docs..

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