Finnhub VS Twelve Data
Head-to-head market data API comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-23 · 7 axes scored
WINNER · TWELVE DATA · 1/7 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK FINNHUB IF DATA-API
- Indie developers
- Screener apps
- Sentiment / news analytics
- Global equities
▶ PICK TWELVE DATA IF DATA-API
- Global coverage needs
- Technical indicator API
- Fintech apps
- Forex + crypto combo
▼ Skip both if
- Tick data / HFT
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FINNHUB | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Data Latency | second | second |
| SDK Languages | 5 languages | 5 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities · Global Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs | US Equities · Global Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs · Indices |
| Historical Depth | 30+ years (daily); 1 year intraday on free | 30+ years (daily); intraday varies by plan |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Free: 60/min; paid: 300/min | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FINNHUB | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| ETFs | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 6 |
Only Twelve Data
Indices
Shared · 5
US Equities · Global Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 2 vs 4 tiers.
FINNHUB · 2 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
60 calls/min, real-time US + global quotes
02
All-In-One $50/mo
300 calls/min, premium datasets, financials
▲ Free Tier · Free: 60 API calls/min, real-time quotes, WebSocket trades
TWELVE DATA · 4 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Basic (Free) $0/mo
800 API credits/day, 8 WebSocket trial credits, 3 markets
02
Grow $79/mo
Real-time US stocks/commodities/fundamentals, 20+ markets ($66/mo annual)
03
Pro $229/mo
EU real-time, fixed income, mutual funds, 70+ markets ($191/mo annual)
04
Ultra $999/mo
99.95% SLA, dedicated support, 84 markets ($832/mo annual)
▲ Free Tier · Free: 800 API credits/day, 8 WebSocket connections
Technical Stack Fit
SDK languages and data formats determine integration cost for your existing codebase.
| DIMENSION | FINNHUB | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Types | REST · WebSocket | REST · WebSocket |
| SDK Languages | Python · JavaScript · Go · Ruby · PHP | Python · JavaScript · Java · PHP · R |
| Data Formats | JSON | JSON · CSV |
| Rate Limits | Free: 60/min; paid: 300/min | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
| Latency Class | second | second |
Fit Profile
FINNHUB · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Indie developers
- Screener apps
- Sentiment / news analytics
- Global equities
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep intraday history free tier
- Futures
Full Finnhub Review
TWELVE DATA · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Global coverage needs
- Technical indicator API
- Fintech apps
- Forex + crypto combo
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep US options data
- Large bulk downloads
Full Twelve Data Review
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