Free vs Plus: what each Quantisnow plan includes
Compare the free Quantisnow account with Plus at $59.99 per month: feed delay, refresh speed, alert delivery, feed density, Squawk, insight articles and billing terms.
Key takeaways
- The free account shows every feed on a 3-minute delay with a refresh about every 30 seconds; Plus is real time with a refresh about every 3 seconds.
- Both plans can follow unlimited tickers and set alert rule categories, but only Plus delivers alerts by email or push. Webhooks are on Premium.
- Plus also unlocks the Compact and Dense feed layouts and Squawk text to speech; the Beep sound is free.
- Plus costs $59.99 per month, billed monthly only, with no free trial and no refunds or partial-month refunds.
- Signed-out visitors can read 2 full insight articles per 7 days, while any signed-in account reads unlimited articles.
Quantisnow has two plans: a free account and Plus. Both cover the same feeds and sources. The difference is speed and delivery: free accounts see the wire on a 3-minute delay and cannot receive alerts, while Plus is real time and delivers alerts by email and push for $59.99 per month. Webhooks are on Premium ($340 per month), which includes everything in Plus.
Plan comparison
| Feature | Signed out | Free account | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $0 | $59.99 per month |
| All feeds and sources | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feed timing | 3-minute delay | 3-minute delay | Real time |
| Live feed refresh | About every 30 seconds | About every 30 seconds | About every 3 seconds |
| Feed filters | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Insights search at /insights | Yes, delayed | Yes, delayed | Yes, real time |
| Full insight articles | 2 per 7 days | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Follow tickers | No | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Alert rule categories | No | Yes | Yes |
| Email and push delivery | No | No | Yes |
| Webhooks | No | No | No (Premium) |
| Alerters page at /alerters | No | No | Yes |
| Feed density | Comfortable | Comfortable | Comfortable, Compact, Dense |
| Beep on new items | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Squawk (text to speech) | Preview | Preview | Yes |
| RSS feeds | 3-minute delay | 3-minute delay | 3-minute delay |
| Email digests (Settings) | No | Yes | Yes |
RSS feeds are public and use the 3-minute delay for everyone. For real-time delivery outside the site, use Webhooks on Premium.
What the delay means
The 3-minute delay applies to the live feed, feed pages and Insights search on free accounts and for signed-out visitors. An item that hits the wire at 9:30:00 appears for free users at about 9:33:00. On Plus the same item appears within seconds of reaching Quantisnow. On a free account the live stream may also pause after a few new items arrive and show an upgrade prompt; reload the page to catch up.
For many news-driven moves the first minutes matter most. Read trading news catalysts for context on why timing matters.
What stays free
- Every feed, category page and company page.
- Unlimited followed tickers and per-ticker alert rule categories, so your setup is ready the moment you upgrade.
- Feed filters, the command palette and keyboard shortcuts.
- The Beep sound for new items.
- RSS feeds for every feed.
- Market data pages such as calendars, top lists and screeners. See Company pages.
How to upgrade to Plus
- Sign in, or create a free account at /signup.
- Go to /pricing and choose Plus.
- Enter your card at checkout. Promo codes are accepted there.
- Once payment completes, the feed switches to real time and the Channels toggles in each ticker's alert menu on /follows become available.
Billing terms
- Price: $59.99 per month. Monthly billing only.
- Trial: there is no free trial. The free account is the way to try Quantisnow.
- Cancel: any time in Settings, under Billing, with Manage billing. You keep Plus until the end of the cycle you paid for.
- Refunds: no refunds or partial-month refunds.
- Referrals: every trader you refer who subscribes earns you a free month of Plus as account credit. See Referral program.
- Teams and high volume: team plans and programmatic access are available by agreement. Email contact@quantisnow.com.
More detail in Plans and billing.
FAQ
Is there a limit on how many tickers I can follow for free?
No. Free and Plus accounts can both follow unlimited tickers. Free accounts can also set alert categories, but delivery by email or push requires Plus, and webhooks require Premium.
How much faster is Plus than the free account?
Free accounts see news on a 3-minute delay with the feed refreshing about every 30 seconds. Plus is real time and refreshes about every 3 seconds.
Is there a free trial of Plus?
No. Plus is $59.99 per month with no trial. You can use the free account for as long as you like to evaluate the service.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Plus has no refunds or partial-month refunds. When you cancel, you keep Plus access until the end of the paid cycle.
Do I need an account to read articles?
Signed-out visitors can read 2 full insight articles per 7 days. Any signed-in account, free or Plus, can read unlimited articles.