Prompt
I need a data API with better rate limits than Alpha Vantage
Latest observation
If you want a market/data API with generally better rate limits than Alpha Vantage, here are some solid options depending on what data you need:
Good alternatives
- Polygon.io
Great for stocks, options, forex, and crypto. Usually much higher throughput and more professional-grade than Alpha Vantage. - Finnhub
Good all-around market data API with decent free and paid tiers. - Twelve Data
Covers stocks, forex, crypto, and indicators; often used as a direct Alpha Vantage alternative. - Intrinio
Strong for financial fundamentals and institutional-style data. - IEX Cloud
Good for US equities, though availability/pricing depends on current plan structure. - Tiingo
Nice for EOD and some intraday data, generally developer-friendly. - Twelvedata / Nasdaq Data Link
Depending on the specific dataset, can be a better fit for heavier usage.
If your main problem is rate limits
You may want to look at:
- higher-concurrency paid tiers
- batch endpoints
- websocket/streaming APIs
- bulk downloads instead of repeated per-symbol calls
Quick recommendation
- Stocks + options + real-time-ish data: Polygon
- General-purpose with easier onboarding: Finnhub or Twelve Data
- Fundamentals and enterprise data: Intrinio
- EOD/batch-friendly: Tiingo
If you tell me:
- asset class (stocks/crypto/forex/options),
- live vs delayed data,
- free vs paid budget,
- your expected request volume,
I can suggest the best fit and compare rate limits more specifically.
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