What free covers
TIQEX Free covers core REST for learning and field checks—not production quotas or full realtime markets.
Free tier comparison
| Dimension | TIQEX | Typical free source |
|---|---|---|
| Clear commercial terms | In plan docs | Often unclear |
| Unified multi-market | Yes | Rare |
| WebSocket | Paid plans | Rare |
| Support | Tickets | None |
| Upgrade path | Same platform | New vendor |
When to upgrade
Upgrade for stable WebSocket, lower latency, higher daily caps, or more markets; ask sales for SLA.
vs community sources
Community free sources often lack clear commercial terms; add monitoring and a paid upgrade path before launch.
Free-tier boundaries
Use Free for prototypes; lock a paid path before user-facing production to avoid last-minute entitlement gaps.
Upgrade checklist
Confirm WebSocket, daily quotas, market entitlements, and commercial terms; set SLA expectations via status and support.