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TickerLayer vs LurkAPI

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TickerLayer compared with LurkAPI
DetailTickerLayer logo TickerLayerLurkAPI logo LurkAPI
What it doesReal-time market data API for developers with REST and WebSocket access across multiple asset classes Clean data from public social pages, in one request. Works inside Claude via MCP.
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 3,000 REST requests every 30 days, no WebSocket. Individual: from $49/month with 250K calls per month. Business: from $449/month with 25M calls per month. Enterprise: custom pricing. Not given
Key features
  • REST API with consistent endpoints and response formats
  • WebSocket streaming for live market data
  • Support for multiple asset classes: stocks, forex, crypto, indices, ETFs, commodities, perpetuals, and futures CFDs
  • Symbol discovery endpoints for each asset class
  • Historical OHLCV data
  • MCP server for AI agent integration
  • 150K+ instruments across aggregation layer
  • 20 live stock markets
  • Pay-per-call access for AI applications
  • Access to 16 social media platforms
  • MCP integration for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code
  • Real-time posts, ads, and profiles as clean JSON
  • Facebook Ad Library search and company lookup
  • LinkedIn ads and jobs search
  • TikTok videos, ads, and hashtag videos
  • Google News, Maps, and advertisers data
  • eBay listings with prices and shipping info
  • Page scraping and rendering with browser support
  • No proxies or platform accounts required
What makes it different
  • Single unified API key and schema across all asset classes eliminates integration overhead
  • Built for AI agents from day one with MCP server and connector support
  • Transparent about data sourcing as derived and indicative, not exchange-sourced
  • Consistent timestamps and quality validation across all data feeds
  • Fast integration time from hours to minutes compared to traditional market data
  • Faster than ScrapeCreators at 1.12s average answer time vs 3.12s
  • Direct AI integration via MCP without setup hassle
  • Credits never expire and no subscription required
  • Live data access instead of cached or outdated information
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)36 no change since last check16 +7 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)82
Citation Flow (Majestic)3122
Referring domains (Majestic)807

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