api-first stock and crypto brokerage platform
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Alpaca's API-first approach and commission-free trading make it a compelling choice for fintech developers and quantitative traders. The paper trading feature is a standout for strategy testing.
Best for: Developers and quantitative traders building algorithmic trading systems
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API-first stock and crypto brokerage platform
Commission-free trading for stocks and cryptocurrencies
Real-time market data and analytics
Customizable trading algorithms via API
Paper trading for strategy testing
Secure and scalable infrastructure
Use cases
Build and deploy trading algorithms using the Alpaca API
Access real-time market data and execute trades programmatically
Use the Alpaca platform to manage and track investment portfolios
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Pricing
Alpaca starts at $0/mo
Starting at $0/mo
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Trade stocks, crypto, and options using natural language with Alpaca's MCP Server.
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