hedg3 vs Unusual Whales
Ask the frontier labs how we compare with Unusual Whales
| Comparison axis | hedg3 Free | hedg3 Flow | hedg3 Apex | Unusual Whales Free | Unusual Whales Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options data freshnessper plan | DELAYED | Real-time, with the exchange subscriber agreement | Real-time, with the exchange subscriber agreement | Delayed 15 min | Real-time |
| Equities data freshnessper plan | Real-time | Real-time | Real-time | Delayed 15 min | Real-time |
| Options flow board | No | Yes | Yes | Limited flow and options data | Yes |
| REST API | Separate product | Separate product | Separate product | Not published by Unusual Whales | Separate API plan, data only |
| MCP server | NoPurchased with Automation | NoPurchased with Automation | NoPurchased with Automation | Not published by Unusual Whales | Yes |
| Community | No | YesCommunity feed, read | YesCommunity feed, read and post | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory status | Neither broker-dealer nor investment adviser. Publisher. | Neither broker-dealer nor investment adviser. Publisher. | Neither broker-dealer nor investment adviser. Publisher. | Neither broker-dealer nor investment adviser | Neither broker-dealer nor investment adviser |
Questions
Options data on the free tier is delayed. Real-time options need a paid plan and the exchange subscriber agreement. US equities are real-time on every tier, including free, with no agreement.
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