Real Time Finance

API

Realtime stock market data via Websocket API

Overview

The Real Time Finance API offers websocket-based streaming access to realtime stock data, including live price quotes, volume metrics, and ticker updates. Connect to its websocket endpoint to receive low-latency JSON-formatted data ideal for building stock monitoring tools, algorithmic trading platforms, or financial analytics apps. It supports multiple exchanges and tickers, enabling developers to integrate realtime market insights into web or mobile applications without frequent polling, enhancing user experience with up-to-the-second information.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/Real-time-finance/finance-websocket-API/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Websocket streaming
Realtime stock data
JSON response format
Multiple exchange support
Low latency delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Real Time Finance free to use?

Yes, the basic tier is free for non-commercial purposes; check the GitHub repo for commercial licensing details.

? Does it require an API Key?

Public access may not need an API key for limited use, but commercial or high-volume access might require authentication per documentation.

? What is the response format?

All streaming data from the websocket is delivered in JSON format, including ticker symbol, price, volume, and timestamp fields.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Finance

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No polling needed for updates
⊕ Easy websocket integration
⊕ Supports core stock metrics
⊕ Open documentation

Cons

⊖ Rate limits for high-volume use
⊖ Limited historical data
⊖ Commercial use may require licensing