Best fit
Alpha Vantage fits US/FX learning prototypes; TIQEX fits trading terminals, live boards, and multi-market production with WebSocket and one auth model.
Feature comparison
| Dimension | TIQEX | Alpha Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| WebSocket streaming | Yes | Limited |
| Unified multi-market API | Stocks/FX/crypto/futures | US-focused |
| A-shares / HK | Yes | Limited |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise SLA | Available | Varies |
Data delivery
TIQEX offers REST snapshots, historical klines, and WebSocket streams with consistent fields across equities, FX, and crypto.
Migration path
Migrate with shadow traffic on the same symbols, confirm entitlements, then cut over; keep X-Request-Id for debugging.
When TIQEX fits
Choose TIQEX for stable realtime, APAC equities, or unified multi-asset access; keep Alpha Vantage for low-frequency teaching pulls if needed.
Validation path
Run quote on Free, then /tools/ws-debugger for subscribe checks; see /pricing for quotas.