In quantitative trading, market data display, and financial analysis, data is the core.
AllTick provides high-frequency market data APIs covering stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. Choosing the right plan helps you avoid pitfalls and control costs.
Two Main Types of API Plans
Comprehensive Plans
These include the Basic, Advanced, and Professional tiers:
- Allow you to pull data from any category of products.
- Plans differ by the number of products you can select and your API call limits.
- Ideal for strategies that span multiple markets and asset classes.
Specialized Market Plans
These include All Hong Kong Stocks, All A-Shares, and All U.S. Stocks plans:
- Focus on one specific market but allow access to all products in that market.
- Best for users who want full market coverage without selecting individual products
Overview of Comprehensive Plan Tiers
| Plan Tier | Product Count | API Call Ability | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | 10 demo products | 10 calls/min | Beginners |
| Basic | 100 products | Moderate | Small projects |
| Advanced | 200 products | High | Multi-product backtesting & strategies |
| Professional | 3000 products | Very High + history | Large strategies / platforms |
How to Choose:
- Determine how many products you need to cover.
- Consider your required API call frequency.
- Pick a plan based on your budget and team needs.
When to Choose a Specialized Market Plan
Choose a specialized market plan if:
- You only care about one single market (e.g., only Hong Kong stocks, only A-shares, or only U.S. stocks).
- You want full coverage of one market without worrying about which individual products to pick.
Practical Examples
- Individual Quant Beginner: Start with the free trial or Basic plan to validate your idea.
- Quant Team: Advanced plan is suitable for backtesting and real-time use across many products.
- Trading Platform or Data Provider: Professional plan plus specialized market plans offer comprehensive coverage and stability.
Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
- Don’t choose based on price alone — also consider how many products you need.
- Don’t focus only on market coverage — also check the API call frequency.
- Estimate your product and data needs before choosing between specialized or comprehensive plans.
- Always try the API first and confirm its performance (stability and latency).
Summary
AllTick’s pricing plans are fundamentally about “free product selection vs. full market coverage.” Understanding the differences between plan types and tier features lets you choose the right subscription based on project size, strategy requirements, and budget — resulting in fewer headaches, fewer pitfalls, and faster setup.
