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Free Stock API & Free Forex API: Market Data with a Free API Key
Start building today with the free iTick plan. Query stock quotes, forex rates, crypto prices and historical candles through the same professional API that powers production trading apps - no credit card required.
- Free API key on sign-up - no credit card
- Real-time quotes and historical OHLCV data
- Stocks, forex, crypto, indices, futures and funds
- REST + WebSocket with code samples in Python, JS, Go and Java
import requests
url = "https://api.itick.org/stock/quote?region=US&code=AAPL"
headers = {"accept": "application/json", "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN"}
resp = requests.get(url, headers=headers, timeout=10)
print(resp.json())What you get with the free stock market data API
A real API, not a demo - the same endpoints and data format as our paid plans.
Free stock data API
Quotes and K-line history for US, Hong Kong and China A-share stocks to prototype screeners, bots and dashboards.
Free forex API
Live exchange rates and history for major currency pairs and gold - ideal for converters and FX tools.
Free crypto prices
Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoin prices in the same JSON format as equities and FX.
WebSocket included
Test real-time streaming on the free plan before you commit to a paid subscription.
Docs & SDK examples
Step-by-step guides and copy-paste samples for Python, JavaScript, Go and Java.
Seamless upgrade
Keep the same code and token when you upgrade - just get higher limits and more markets.
Free plan vs paid plans
Start free, then scale when your product needs more.
| Free | Paid plans | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | From $99 / month |
| Usage | Personal use & evaluation | Commercial use |
| Data | Real-time quotes and historical K-lines | Full markets, depth, tick data |
| Protocols | REST + WebSocket | REST + WebSocket (higher limits) |
| Support | Docs & community | Priority 24/7 support |
See the pricing page for current limits and plan details.
Make your first free API call
Copy your token from the dashboard and paste it into any of these samples.
- Register with your email (free)
- Copy the API token from your dashboard
- Run the sample and get JSON data back
import requests
url = "https://api.itick.org/stock/quote?region=US&code=AAPL"
headers = {"accept": "application/json", "token": "YOUR_API_TOKEN"}
resp = requests.get(url, headers=headers, timeout=10)
print(resp.json())Perfect for
Students & learners
Learn quant finance with real market data.
Side projects
Build stock trackers, Discord bots and widgets.
Prototypes & MVPs
Validate your fintech idea before paying for data.
API evaluation
Compare data quality and latency with your current provider.
Free market data API FAQ
Is the iTick stock API really free?
Yes. The free plan costs $0, requires no credit card and gives you a working API key for personal and evaluation use. You only pay if you need commercial rights or higher limits.
What data is included in the free stock API?
The free plan includes real-time quotes and historical K-line (OHLCV) data for supported stock markets, plus forex, crypto and index data, over both REST and WebSocket.
Is there a free forex API?
Yes. The same free API key works for the forex endpoints, including major currency pairs and gold (XAU/USD).
Can I use the free API commercially?
The free plan is for personal use. For commercial products, choose a paid plan or contact us for an enterprise license.
How do I get a free API key?
Sign up with your email, verify it, and your API token will appear in the dashboard immediately.
Get your free market data API key
Sign up in under a minute and start pulling stock, forex and crypto data today.