Alpha Vantage

API

Realtime & Historical Stock Market Data API

Overview

Alpha Vantage provides RESTful endpoints for realtime stock quotes, historical price data (daily/weekly/monthly), technical indicators (SMA, RSI, MACD), forex rates, and crypto market data. Responses are JSON-formatted, including metadata and time-series results. Key endpoints include TIME_SERIES_INTRADAY for 1min-60min data, GLOBAL_QUOTE for latest stock prices, and TECHNICAL_INDICATOR for market signals. Ideal for building financial dashboards, stock analysis tools, algorithmic trading platforms, or integrating market data into investment apps. Supports multiple asset classes, making it versatile for retail and institutional users.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.alphavantage.co/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
Realtime & Historical Data
Technical Indicators
Forex/Crypto Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Alpha Vantage free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with limited requests per minute. Paid plans are available for higher usage limits and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need an API key which can be obtained for free from the Alpha Vantage website.

? What is the response format?

The primary response format is JSON, with structured data including metadata and time-series results.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Finance

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free tier available
⊕ Broad asset class coverage
⊕ Comprehensive technical indicators
⊕ Simple endpoint structure

Cons

⊖ Strict rate limits on free tier
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ No official SLA for free users