Tiingo VS Twelve Data
Head-to-head market data API comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-27 · 7 axes scored
Quick Decision
▶ PICK TIINGO IF DATA-API
- Indie devs
- News-driven systems
- Long-history backtesting (50+ yr)
- Multi-asset (equity + crypto + forex)
- Python users (mature SDK)
▶ PICK TWELVE DATA IF DATA-API
- Global coverage needs
- Technical indicator API
- Fintech apps
- Forex + crypto combo
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | TIINGO | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Data Latency | tick | second |
| SDK Languages | 2 languages | 5 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 7 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities · ETFs · Mutual Funds · Crypto · Forex · News · Chinese Equities | US Equities · Global Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs · Indices |
| Historical Depth | 50+ years (US equities, mutual funds) | 30+ years (daily); intraday varies by plan |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Free: 50 req/hour, 1,000 req/day, 500 unique symbols/month; Power: unlimited unique symbols | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | TIINGO | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Crypto | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| ETFs | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| Mutual Funds | ✓ Covered | — |
| News | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 7 | 6 |
Only Tiingo
Mutual Funds · News · Chinese Equities
Only Twelve Data
Global Equities · Indices
Shared · 4
US Equities · ETFs · Crypto · Forex
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 3 vs 4 tiers.
TIINGO · 3 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
50 req/hour, 1,000 req/day, 500 unique symbols/month
02
Power $10/mo
Unlimited unique symbol API calls, unlimited saved screens, 15 custom indicators
03
Commercial Custom
Commercial license + commercial-use rights
▲ Free Tier · Free starter — 50 req/hour, 1,000 req/day, 500 unique symbols/month, EOD data
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 | TIINGO | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Types | REST · WebSocket · SDK | REST · WebSocket |
| SDK Languages | Python · JavaScript | Python · JavaScript · Java · PHP · R |
| Data Formats | JSON · CSV | JSON · CSV |
| Rate Limits | Free: 50 req/hour, 1,000 req/day, 500 unique symbols/month; Power: unlimited unique symbols | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
| Latency Class | tick | second |
Fit Profile
TIINGO · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Indie devs
- News-driven systems
- Long-history backtesting (50+ yr)
- Multi-asset (equity + crypto + forex)
- Python users (mature SDK)
Not Ideal For
- Tick-level options HFT
- L2 order book
- Sub-millisecond latency
Full Tiingo 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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