TradingView Real-Time Data Cost: Free vs Paid Guide (2026)

TradingView gives every free user real-time CBOE BZX data for U.S. stocks by default, so most traders already have usable real-time quotes without paying a cent. For deeper access (NYSE primary, NASDAQ, CME futures, Eurex, OTC, and dozens of other exchanges) you subscribe to the data feed directly through TradingView, starting at $2 a month per exchange.

I built this guide from the live TradingView data coverage page, so every plan, price, and delay figure below matches what you will see in your account today. If you are comparing plans right now, my TradingView affiliate link includes a 30-day free trial that unlocks the market data marketplace so you can test the feeds before you commit.

Key Takeaways

• TradingView’s default CBOE BZX feed is real-time and free on every plan, including the free tier, so most U.S. large caps already update live without a paid subscription.
• Adding a dedicated exchange (NASDAQ, NYSE, CME, Eurex) runs $2 to $10 per month for retail. The US Stock Markets Bundle at $9.95 covers five feeds at once and saves about $7 a month versus buying them separately.
• Professional rates are 5 to 80 times the retail rate. CME Group pro is $548 versus $7 retail, so confirm your non-pro status during signup.

Free TradingView Data: What You Get by Default

Every TradingView account (free and paid) streams U.S. stock quotes from CBOE BZX, which is a real-time consolidated feed covering most actively traded tickers. For SPY, QQQ, IWM, and major large caps, the chart updates as fast as any paid feed. The catch: if you want quotes direct from the primary listing exchange (NASDAQ, NYSE, NYSE Arca), those are delayed 15 minutes on free accounts and require a paid exchange subscription to unlock real-time.

Crypto is always real-time for every user, direct from the exchange. Forex data is real-time from TradingView’s liquidity providers. International stocks and futures default to 15 to 20 minute delays unless you add the specific exchange. In the video below, I recorded a side-by-side comparison between TradingView’s free CBOE feed and thinkorswim’s paid feed: on SPY they tick together, but on less liquid names you can see the lag.

How to Purchase Real-Time Data on TradingView

To add paid real-time data to your TradingView account:

1. Upgrade to any paid plan (Essential, Plus, Premium, Expert, or Ultimate). The plan tier does not affect data pricing, but you need a paid account to add exchange subscriptions.
2. Navigate to Account Settings > Subscriptions > Market Data.
3. Select the exchanges you want and subscribe. You can pick individual exchanges or the US Stock Markets Bundle.

Free users cannot purchase real-time data directly. You can start a TradingView free trial to test any paid plan for 30 days and unlock the market data marketplace during the trial.

TradingView Real-Time Data Plans and Pricing

TradingView real-time data subscriptions range from $2 to $10 per month depending on the exchange. A popular choice is the US Stock Markets Bundle that includes every major U.S. stock venue for $9.95 per month. Individual exchanges are available for a few dollars per month each. For a full plan breakdown, see my TradingView pricing guide.

Data Source	Delayed Data	Real-Time (Non-Pro)	Real-Time (Pro)
US Stock Markets Bundle (NYSE, NASDAQ, NYSE Arca, NASDAQ GIDS, OTC)	N/A	$9.95	N/A
CBOE BZX (default on every plan)	N/A	Free	Free
NASDAQ	N/A	$3.00	$27.00
NASDAQ GIDS	15 min	$5.00	N/A
NYSE	N/A	$3.00	$48.00
NYSE Arca	N/A	$3.00	$25.00
OTC Markets	15 min	$3.00	$50.00
CME Group (CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX)	10 min	$7.00	$548.00
Eurex	N/A	$2.00	N/A
London Stock Exchange	15 min	$4.00	$27.00
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)	20 min	$3.00	$17.00
NSE (India)	N/A	Free	N/A
Bursa Malaysia (MYX)	15 min	$2.00	$2.00
Borsa Istanbul (BIST)	N/A	$1.00	$8.00

The US Stock Markets Bundle is the highest-value item on the list: buying NYSE, NASDAQ, NYSE Arca, NASDAQ GIDS, and OTC individually adds up to roughly $17 per month, so the $9.95 bundle saves about $7 each month if you trade multiple U.S. venues. CME at $7 and Eurex at $2 are TradingView’s current promo rates for retail futures traders, significantly below the professional pricing.

TradingView classifies you as professional if you trade on behalf of a firm, use the data in a commercial capacity, or hold certain securities licenses. Everyone else is non-pro. Confirm your status during the signup flow, because pro rates can be up to 80x the retail rate on major exchanges. You can start a TradingView free trial to preview the market data marketplace and pick the exchanges you actually need.

Connecting Your Brokerage Account

If your broker already gives you real-time data (Interactive Brokers, Tradovate, Optimus Futures, and several others), you can link that broker to TradingView and stream the broker feed directly into the chart. You do not have to buy the exchange subscription twice.

Open the Trading Panel in TradingView, click Connect on your broker, and authenticate. You will then see real-time quotes from whichever exchanges your broker’s data package covers. TradingView’s official support article lists which brokers carry which data packages.

Is TradingView Real-Time Data Worth It?

For active day and swing traders, yes. Fifteen-minute delays on NASDAQ or NYSE primary listings wreck execution timing and break any strategy that relies on precise entry and exit. The $2 to $10 a month per exchange is trivial next to the cost of trading on stale quotes. If you are not sure which exchanges you actually need, start with a 30-day TradingView free trial and browse the market data marketplace inside your account. If you only watch SPY, QQQ, and other CBOE-covered large caps, the default free feed already covers you, and you can spend that subscription budget on better indicators or a multi-chart layout instead.

FAQ About TradingView Real-Time Data

How much is TradingView data delayed?

On the free plan, primary-exchange stock data (NASDAQ, NYSE, NYSE Arca) is delayed up to 15 minutes. Futures data on CME and its affiliates is delayed 10 minutes. OTC Markets is delayed 15 minutes. CBOE BZX U.S. stock quotes stream real-time at no cost. Crypto is always real-time.

How accurate is TradingView real-time data?

TradingView pulls the feed directly from each exchange, so the data is as accurate as the source. Internet latency, exchange downtime, or feed provider issues can cause brief discrepancies, but under normal conditions the quotes match your broker’s feed tick for tick.

Does TradingView have after-hours data?

Yes. TradingView displays pre-market and after-hours activity for supported U.S. stocks. Extended-hours quote availability depends on which exchange subscription you hold. The free CBOE BZX feed typically covers regular-hours trading only; primary-exchange subscriptions include extended hours.

Does TradingView have live futures data?

Yes. CME Group (CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX) real-time data is $7 per month for retail at the current promo rate, compared to $548 per month for professionals. Eurex, ICE, and SGX are also available at similar retail rates. Free users see CME futures delayed by 10 minutes.

Is TradingView OTC data real-time?

OTC Markets data is available in real-time for a $3 per month retail subscription. Without the subscription, OTC quotes are delayed 15 minutes on both free and paid plans.

Can I download real-time data from TradingView with the API?

The TradingView API is built for alerts, automation, and custom indicators, not bulk data extraction. You can feed real-time quotes into scripts, webhooks, and integrations, but downloading a full tick-level historical archive is outside what the API supports.

Is TradingView real-time data worth it?

For active day and swing traders on U.S. stocks, yes. Fifteen-minute delays break any timing-sensitive strategy, and the US Stock Markets Bundle at $9.95 covers every major U.S. venue. If you trade SPY and other CBOE-covered large caps exclusively, the free feed is already enough.

Does the TradingView free plan have real-time data?

Yes, partially. Every TradingView account, including the free plan, gets real-time CBOE BZX data for U.S. stocks and real-time quotes for most crypto pairs. Primary-exchange data (NASDAQ, NYSE) and futures data are delayed for free users until you add the paid exchange subscription.