Financial Modeling Prep

Realtime and historical stock data

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Last verified: April 1, 2026

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Getting Started

This API requires an API key for authentication. Here's how to get started:

Sign up — Visit the API's website and create a free account.
Get your key — After signing up, you'll receive a unique API key (usually found in your dashboard or account settings).
Include it in requests — Add your API key to each request, typically as a query parameter (?api_key=YOUR_KEY) or in the request header (Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY). Check the API's documentation for the exact format.

API keys are free for most public APIs. They're used to identify your application and enforce rate limits — not to charge you.

CORS Support

CORS support for this API is unknown. If you get cross-origin errors in the browser, try calling the API from your server instead.

Quick Example

// Using cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/developer/docs

// Using JavaScript fetch()
const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();

About Financial Modeling Prep

Financial Modeling Prep is a free API in the Finance category. It requires a free API key, which you can obtain by signing up on their website. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and has unknown CORS support — test from your environment to confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What financial data can I access through Financial Modeling Prep?

Financial Modeling Prep is a finance API that may provide data such as stock prices, exchange rates, market indices, cryptocurrency values, or economic indicators. The specific data depends on the API's focus area. Review the endpoint documentation to see which financial instruments and data points are covered.

Does Financial Modeling Prep provide real-time market data?

Real-time data availability varies across finance APIs. Some provide live streaming prices, others offer data with a 15-minute delay (common for free tiers), and some focus on end-of-day summaries. Check Financial Modeling Prep's documentation to confirm the data latency and whether real-time feeds are available on the free plan.

Can I use Financial Modeling Prep to track cryptocurrency prices?

Whether Financial Modeling Prep covers cryptocurrency depends on its specific focus. Some finance APIs specialize in crypto, others cover traditional markets, and some handle both. Visit the API documentation to see if crypto endpoints are available. You can also browse our Finance APIs for other options that may cover digital assets.

Is Financial Modeling Prep free to use?

Yes, Financial Modeling Prep is listed as a free public API. You will need to create a free account to get an API key, but the key itself is free. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.

Is Financial Modeling Prep still working in 2026?

Yes! According to our most recent health check (Financial Modeling Prep's last ping: 2026-04-01 13:39:46), this API is responding normally. We periodically verify all listed APIs to ensure they are still online and functioning.