Databento vs Finnhub
Head-to-head comparison of two trading data providers. Updated 2026-05-23.
Overall winner: Databento — wins 3 of 6 comparison axes.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Databento | Finnhub |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 5/5 ✓ | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 5/5 ✓ | 4/5 |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | No |
| Data Latency | tick | second |
| SDK Languages | 6 languages ✓ | 5 languages |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities, US Futures, US Options, Crypto, FX | US Equities, Global Equities, Forex, Crypto, ETFs |
| Historical Depth | 2004–present (varies by dataset) | 30+ years (daily); 1 year intraday on free |
| Starting Price | From $0 | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | No hard rate limits on historical; live feed by subscription tier | Free: 60/min; paid: 300/min |
Databento: Best For
- Quant researchers
- HFT developers
- Backtesting engines
- Academic research
Not Ideal For
- Retail traders needing cheap real-time quotes
- Non-technical users
Finnhub: Best For
- Indie developers
- Screener apps
- Sentiment / news analytics
- Global equities
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep intraday history free tier
- Futures
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