Finnhub vs OANDA
Head-to-head comparison of two trading data providers. Updated 2026-05-23.
Overall winner: Finnhub — wins 1 of 6 comparison axes.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Finnhub | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Data Latency | second | tick |
| SDK Languages | 5 languages ✓ | 3 languages |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities, Global Equities, Forex, Crypto, ETFs | Forex, CFDs, Commodities, Indices |
| Historical Depth | 30+ years (daily); 1 year intraday on free | 2001–present (FX tick and candle) |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0 |
| Rate Limits | Free: 60/min; paid: 300/min | 120 req/sec on REST; no stated limit on streaming |
Finnhub: Best For
- Indie developers
- Screener apps
- Sentiment / news analytics
- Global equities
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep intraday history free tier
- Futures
OANDA: Best For
- Forex algo traders
- FX backtesting (deep history)
- CFD automation
- EA developers
Not Ideal For
- Equities data
- Crypto beyond CFDs
- Non-FX asset classes
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