How to Choose the Right Intrinio Data Feed
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Choosing the right Intrinio data feed comes down to three questions:
1. Do you need historical or current data?
2. If you need current data, is delayed or real-time acceptable?
3. Do you need exchange-sourced data, or will Intrinio-derived pricing work?
Step 1: Historical or Real-Time?
Choose Historical Data If You Need:
• Backtesting
• Historical charts
• Previous trading-day prices
• Historical stock or options analysis
Intrinio’s standard data package includes US EOD & Historical Stock Prices and US EOD & Historical Options across Individual, Startup, and Enterprise plans.
Choose Current or Real-Time Data If You Need:
• Live applications
• Current stock or options prices
• Market monitoring during the trading session
• Current analytics or trading signals
For current data, the next question is whether you actually need raw exchange-sourced data.
Step 2: Start With the Included Real-Time Feeds
For most customers, the simplest place to start is EquitiesEdge for stocks and OptionsEdge for options.
EquitiesEdge — Stocks
EquitiesEdge provides Intrinio-derived real-time U.S. equity values and is included in the standard data package.
Choose EquitiesEdge when: You need current stock pricing, but your application does not require the price to come directly from an exchange.
Available on: Individual, Startup, and Enterprise.
Cost: Included with the plan.
OptionsEdge — Options
OptionsEdge provides Intrinio-derived real-time options values and analytics.
Choose OptionsEdge when: You need current options information, but raw OPRA data is not a firm requirement.
Available on: Individual, Startup, and Enterprise.
Cost: Included with the plan.
Tip: If you are unsure whether you need raw exchange data, test EquitiesEdge or OptionsEdge first. Moving to an exchange-sourced feed adds licensing, approvals, and additional fees.
Step 3: EquitiesEdge vs. Nasdaq Basic vs. SIP
Choose EquitiesEdge When...
You need real-time stock values, but direct exchange sourcing is not required.
This is usually the best starting point because it is already included with the standard package.
Choose Nasdaq Basic When...
You specifically need direct exchange-sourced real-time stock data.
Nasdaq Basic is an Enterprise add-on and requires applicable Nasdaq approval and fees.
Choose 15-Minute Delayed SIP When...
You need broader consolidated exchange-sourced stock data, but a 15-minute delay is acceptable.
If you only need basic delayed stock pricing, start with the included Cboe One Delayed feed instead.
Step 4: Choosing an Options Feed
The same decision applies to options.
What Is OPRA?
OPRA is the consolidated source for exchange-sourced U.S. options market data.
Choose Real-Time OPRA when your application specifically requires raw, exchange-sourced real-time options data.
Because OPRA is exchange-sourced, additional approval, licensing, display/non-display classifications, and exchange fees may apply.
If raw OPRA is not a firm requirement, start by testing OptionsEdge.
Step 5: Delayed vs. Real-Time Pricing
There can be a significant difference between included data and premium exchange-sourced feeds.
Important: Exchange fees can depend on how the data is used, displayed, distributed, and how many users have access. Final pricing for exchange-sourced products may therefore be higher than the Intrinio fee shown above.
Step 6: Understand Exchange Approvals
A useful rule of thumb is:
Intrinio-derived feeds = simpler setup
Exchange-sourced feeds = additional licensing, approvals, and fees
Premium real-time exchange feeds such as Nasdaq Basic and Real-Time OPRA are Enterprise products.
One important exception is 15-Minute Delayed OPRA, which is available as an add-on beginning October 2026 and still requires the applicable OPRA approval.
Which Intrinio Plan Do I Need?
Individual
Choose Individual for qualifying personal or internal use when the standard data package meets your needs.
Startup
Choose Startup for a commercial application when the standard data package meets your launch requirements.
Startup pricing is $333/month for the first 6 months, $666/month for months 7–12, and $999/month thereafter, billed quarterly.
Enterprise
Choose Enterprise when you have a confirmed requirement for premium exchange-sourced feeds, exchange approvals, custom licensing, SLAs, dedicated support, custom integrations, or other Enterprise requirements.
Enterprise starts at $1,250/month, before applicable premium data and exchange fees.
Quick Decision Guide
I need historical stocks.
→ Start with US EOD & Historical Stock Prices.
I need historical options.
→ Start with US EOD & Historical Options.
I need real-time stock prices.
→ Start with EquitiesEdge.
I need real-time options values.
→ Start with OptionsEdge.
I can accept delayed stock prices.
→ Start with the included Cboe One Delayed feed.
I need consolidated exchange-sourced stock data, but a delay is okay.
→ Consider 15-Minute Delayed SIP.
I specifically need direct exchange-sourced real-time stocks.
→ Consider Nasdaq Basic through Enterprise.
I specifically need raw exchange-sourced real-time options.
→ Consider Real-Time OPRA through Enterprise.
I’m not sure whether I need exchange data.
→ Test the included EquitiesEdge or OptionsEdge first.
Still Not Sure?
Individual and Startup customers can use the 14-day trial to test whether the included feeds meet their requirements before moving to a premium exchange-sourced solution.
Developers can also connect the Intrinio MCP Server to help identify datasets, endpoints, and tools available with their Intrinio subscription: