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Options Data APIs
Developer trading API with commission-free multi-leg options, paper trading and market data.
Paid plans from$99/mo
Algoseek
Institutional US options (OPRA) data: historical trades, NBBO quotes and minute bars from 2015, plus real-time and delayed feeds.
Pricing: Algoseek starts at $1,000/mo. Free plan available.
Best for
Funds and serious quants who need full-history OPRA data under one license
Notable features
- Options trades and quotes minute bars from 2015 with daily updates
- Options trade and NBBO quote history from 2015
- Options Research Package: 15 datasets on a 2-year term
- Real-time OPRA trades and NBBO, or 15-minute delayed minute bars with no exchange fees
- Sandbox with up to a year of data, no credit card
Pricing notes
Options data: delayed minute bars feed $1,000/mo (no exchange fees); historical trades and quotes minute bars $1,550/mo; historical trade and NBBO quotes $2,000/mo; Options Research Package $3,000/mo on a 2-year term; real-time trades + NBBO $2,750/mo plus exchange fees; research package + real-time $4,375/mo. Historical datasets have no exchange fees. An Incubator Program offers lower pricing for individuals, startup funds and early-stage fintechs.
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Algoseek FAQ
Is Algoseek free?
Yes. Algoseek has a free option. Sandbox with up to a year of data, no credit card required.
How much does Algoseek cost?
Algoseek starts at $1,000/mo. Options data: delayed minute bars feed $1,000/mo (no exchange fees); historical trades and quotes minute bars $1,550/mo; historical trade and NBBO quotes $2,000/mo; Options Research Package $3,000/mo on a 2-year term; real-time trades + NBBO $2,750/mo plus exchange fees; research package + real-time $4,375/mo. Historical datasets have no exchange fees. An Incubator Program offers lower pricing for individuals, startup funds and early-stage fintechs.