finlight.me

finlight.me

Real-time financial and geopolitical news API enhanced with AI-driven insights for smarter decision-making.

About finlight.me

finlight.me offers a robust and user-friendly News API that delivers real-time and historical financial and geopolitical news from trusted sources worldwide. It provides comprehensive full-text articles, sentiment analysis, and AI-powered intelligence to support trading, risk assessment, and market analytics. Designed for speed and accuracy, it enables users to filter out noise, focus on relevant updates, and make faster, informed decisions with structured news data delivered in milliseconds.

How to Use

finlight.me's News API is designed for seamless integration by developers via simple HTTP GET requests or WebSocket connections. Customize your news feed by applying filters such as keywords, boolean operators, date ranges, sorting preferences, source, and language. The API returns fast, structured JSON results suitable for real-time and historical financial news applications, enabling efficient data retrieval and analysis.

Features

Global news coverage from trusted sources
Advanced sentiment analysis capabilities
Access to historical news data from 2007 onward (Pro plans)
Supports REST and WebSocket protocols
Full-text news article access
Simple JSON format for easy integration
Real-time updates on financial and geopolitical news
Sophisticated query options including keywords, boolean logic, date filters, sorting, and source targeting
AI-powered insights for market sentiment and impact analysis

Use Cases

Financial risk assessment
Real-time news alerts and event tracking
Algorithmic trading strategies
Market analytics and trend analysis
Building comprehensive financial dashboards
Developing sentiment analysis tools
Creating news aggregators for finance

Best For

DevelopersFinancial tradersMarket analystsQuantitative researchersRisk managersFintech startupsData scientistsFinancial institutions

Pros

Transparent, flexible pricing models with no hidden fees
Powerful filtering and query customization options
Multiple support channels including Discord, email, and dedicated managers
Global coverage from reputable sources worldwide
Scalable plans suitable for different needs
Free tier available for testing and small projects
AI-driven insights such as sentiment analysis and market impact predictions
User-friendly integration with REST and WebSocket support and straightforward JSON responses
Real-time and historical news data delivery

Cons

The free 'Launchpad' plan has significant limitations, including a 12-hour delay, no full content, no sentiment analysis, no WebSocket streams, and no historical data
Advanced features like unlimited requests, custom AI/NLP solutions, and on-premise deployment are exclusive to enterprise plans

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

Launchpad

$0 USD/month

Ideal for individuals and small teams, offering 5,000 requests per month, with delayed real-time access (12 hours), Discord support. Does not include full article content, sentiment analysis, WebSocket streams, or historical data.

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Pro Light

$29 USD/month

Designed for startups and small teams, providing 10,000 requests monthly, real-time access, full article content, and email support. Does not include sentiment analysis, WebSocket streams, or historical data since 2007.

Pro Standard

$99 USD/month

Unlock full capabilities with 50,000 requests per month, real-time updates, full articles, sentiment analysis, one WebSocket stream, and historical data from 2007. Includes email and priority support.

Pro Scale

$249 USD/month

Ideal for growing businesses, offering 150,000 requests monthly, real-time news, full articles, sentiment insights, three WebSocket streams, and historical data since 2007. Features priority support and a dedicated account manager.

Custom

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Enterprise solutions tailored for large organizations requiring unlimited requests, multiple WebSocket streams, custom source onboarding, on-premise or private cloud deployment, personalized AI integrations, dedicated account management, SLAs, and custom contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about finlight.me

What is finlight.me?
finlight.me is a comprehensive news API that provides real-time and historical financial and geopolitical news from trusted sources worldwide. It helps developers build news aggregators, sentiment analysis tools, and financial dashboards with structured, fast-delivered data.
Who should use finlight.me?
Designed for developers, fintech companies, data scientists, and anyone needing reliable, scalable news data APIs for web or app integration.
Can I try finlight.me for free?
Yes, we offer a free tier perfect for testing, prototyping, or exploring the API’s capabilities—no credit card required.
What types of news data are available?
Access financial, geopolitical, tech, and market news, with filters for keywords, regions, sources, and time frames. Our sources are continuously updated to ensure current and relevant news data.
How frequently is news updated?
News is updated in real time, with most articles indexed within seconds of publication, making it ideal for live monitoring and alerts.
What support options are available?
We provide support via Discord, email, and priority channels, along with comprehensive documentation. Our team is ready to assist with integration and troubleshooting.
What are the future plans for finlight.me?
We plan to introduce personalized news filters, regional market updates, AI-driven analysis, and partnerships with premium outlets. Early paid users will gain early access to new features and beta releases.
Are there any hidden costs?
No, our pricing is transparent. The free tier is fully functional, and paid plans have clear, straightforward costs with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.
What is a News API?
A News API allows developers to automatically access, search, and retrieve structured news articles from various sources in real time or historically, enabling integration into apps, dashboards, or analysis tools.
How do I pay for plans?
We accept all major credit cards processed securely via Stripe, ensuring safe and reliable transactions.