MarketParquet vs Intrinio
> premium/enterprise data API; IEX Cloud's referral partner
Intrinio is a premium, enterprise-leaning data platform -- deep SEC-sourced fundamentals, options, real-time feeds, delivery via Snowflake and S3 -- and was IEX Cloud's official referral partner when that shut down. Many IEX Cloud users found it pricier, though. MarketParquet is the opposite: a one-time bulk Parquet archive of US OHLCV for backtesting. Here's the comparison.
Side-by-side
| Intrinio | MarketParquet | |
|---|---|---|
| Asset classes | US stocks, ETFs, options + deep fundamentals (no futures/forex/crypto) | US stocks, ETFs, futures |
| History depth | EOD 50+ yrs for active names; delisted only from 2007 | stocks/ETFs from 2000, futures from Dec 2007 |
| Format | JSON REST, WebSocket, CSV bulk, Snowflake / S3 | Apache Parquet, by-date partitioned |
| Pricing (entry) | $150/mo individual; feeds quote-based (fundamentals ~$9,600/yr) | one-time $79 |
| Real-time data | yes (IEX / SIP feeds) | no -- end-of-day batch only |
| Fundamentals | yes -- SEC-sourced, ML-standardized | no -- OHLCV only |
| Free access | sandbox (Dow 30 only), non-production | recent daily sample, unlimited |
| Split / dividend adjusted | yes (adjusted + unadjusted) | yes |
| Includes delisted tickers | from 2007 only | yes -- included |
Where Intrinio wins
- Deep, high-quality fundamentals sourced directly from SEC filings and standardized via proprietary ML.
- Very deep EOD price history -- back to the 1960s for actively trading names -- with clean split/dividend adjustment.
- Enterprise-grade delivery: WebSocket, Snowflake, S3, and AWS Data Exchange, plus multi-language SDKs.
- Real-time US equity and options data, with flexible (no seat-license) subscription terms.
Where MarketParquet wins
- One-time $79 vs Intrinio's $150/month entry -- and its serious datasets (e.g. fundamentals) are quote-based and can run thousands per year.
- Bulk Parquet you keep, for local backtesting -- Intrinio's 'bulk' is CSV/Snowflake/S3 on an API subscription, not a downloadable Parquet archive.
- US futures (from Dec 2007) alongside stocks and ETFs; Intrinio has no futures.
- Simple split-adjusted OHLCV with delisted tickers included -- no enterprise onboarding.
Which to pick
Pick Intrinio if you need SEC-sourced fundamentals, options data, real-time feeds, or enterprise delivery via Snowflake or S3.
Pick MarketParquet if you want an affordable, one-time bulk Parquet archive of US OHLCV for backtesting rather than a monthly API subscription.
FAQ
Is Intrinio expensive?
Intrinio's self-serve plans start at $150/month (Individual), with Startup rising to $999/month and enterprise feeds priced by quote -- its US fundamentals dataset has been cited around $9,600/year. That pricing is a common reason IEX Cloud users looked elsewhere after being referred to Intrinio. MarketParquet is a one-time $79 for the complete US OHLCV archive.
Is MarketParquet an Intrinio alternative?
For historical US price data and backtesting, yes: MarketParquet delivers split-adjusted stock, ETF, and futures OHLCV as bulk Parquet for a one-time $79, with delisted tickers included. Intrinio is the better fit if you need SEC-sourced fundamentals, options, real-time feeds, or enterprise delivery via Snowflake/S3 -- it's a premium API platform, not a flat-file archive.
Does Intrinio provide Parquet or bulk files?
Not Parquet. Intrinio delivers data via REST API and WebSocket, with 'bulk' options as CSV download, Snowflake, and S3 on a subscription. MarketParquet ships Parquet partitioned by trading day that you download and keep.
Was Intrinio the IEX Cloud replacement?
Intrinio was IEX Cloud's official referral partner when IEX Cloud shut down on August 31, 2024. Many migrating users found Intrinio pricier than IEX Cloud and looked at alternatives. If you only need historical US price data for backtesting, MarketParquet's one-time Parquet archive is a low-cost option; for real-time or fundamentals you'd want an API like Intrinio, Massive, or Alpaca.
> Pricing and feature snapshots reflect public information at time of writing and may shift. Always confirm against Intrinio's own pricing page before committing.