How Helious compares

Side by side comparisons against the services traders actually use, including where the other one is the better choice. The terminal is $39.99 / month, with a free tier. Paid yearly it is $199 with the current offer, $280 a year less than paying monthly. The API starts from a free key, with Starter at $14.99.

Terminals and squawks

Data APIs

The same comparison for developers and AI agents: what a macro trader gets from the Helious API, from a free key to $39.99 a month, against the data APIs people usually try first.

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Competitor names are the trademarks of their respective owners. Prices shown are approximate list prices as of August 2026 for terminals and October 2026 for data APIs and change without notice. Check each provider for current pricing. This is our own view of the market, offered as general information and not financial advice.