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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
OTC Markets vs Unusual Whales comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Unusual Whales
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Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data APIs, News, and Dividends and 2 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: OTC Markets has 4 categories you won't get in Unusual Whales; Unusual Whales has 10 unique categories.
- Platforms: OTC Markets runs on Web, API; Unusual Whales runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: Unusual Whales is tagged for this workflow; OTC Markets has no category votes yet.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | OTC Markets | Unusual Whales |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
OTC Markets strengths
Categories covered by OTC Markets but not Unusual Whales.
Unusual Whales strengths
Categories covered by Unusual Whales but not OTC Markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do OTC Markets and Unusual Whales both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, News, Dividends, APIs & SDKs, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do OTC Markets and Unusual Whales require subscriptions?
Both OTC Markets and Unusual Whales keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Unusual Whales ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OTC Markets focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Unusual Whales stands out for Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
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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.