Finnhub Knows Stocks. OilPriceAPI Knows Energy.
Finnhub is a well-built API for stocks, forex, and crypto — but commodity depth is limited and energy data is not a priority. OilPriceAPI covers a broad commodity catalog with ICE futures, drilling intelligence from 2.19M well permits, and energy-specific price alerts. Built exclusively for energy professionals and developers.
Finnhub vs OilPriceAPI: Energy Coverage
| Feature | Finnhub | OilPriceAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Stocks, forex, crypto | Energy & commodities |
| Free Tier | 60 req/min (stocks) | 50 req/day (energy) |
| Commodities Covered | Limited (secondary) | 177+ |
| Energy Specialization | ||
| Drilling Intelligence | ||
| ICE Futures Data | ||
| Update Frequency | Real-time (stocks) | <5 min (energy) |
| Webhooks & Price Alerts | WebSocket (stocks) | Price webhooks (energy) |
| SDKs | Python, JS, Go, PHP | 5 languages |
| Historical Depth | Limited for commodities | Multi-year on core (varies by commodity) |
Finnhub is excellent for stocks and crypto. This comparison focuses on energy and commodity use cases only.
When to Choose OilPriceAPI Over Finnhub
Your App Is Energy-Focused
If your application is primarily about energy markets — oil prices, gas, refined products, marine fuels — you need an API that treats energy as its core product, not a feature. OilPriceAPI was built for exactly this use case.
You Need ICE Futures
Finnhub covers equity futures but not ICE energy futures. OilPriceAPI provides ICE Brent crude futures data — critical for energy traders, physical market participants, and anyone managing forward price exposure.
You Need Drilling Data
2.19M well permit records accessible via API — Finnhub has no equivalent. Build supply intelligence dashboards, production forecasting tools, and upstream analytics alongside price data.
You Need Energy Price History
Multi-year energy commodity price history for Brent, WTI, natural gas, and a broad set of other commodities (depth varies by commodity). Finnhub's commodity historical depth is limited compared to its equity coverage.
Pricing Comparison
Finnhub
Commodity coverage thin across all tiers. No drilling data.
OilPriceAPI
Energy-specialized. ICE futures and drilling data included.
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