Alpaca is a technology company offering commission-free trading APIs for stocks, ETFs, and crypto that enable developers and fintech companies to build AI-powered trading applications and algorithmic strategies. Its Broker API and Trading API are used by thousands of fintech startups and developers.
Category
Finance
Subcategory
Trading
Free Tier
Paper trading and basic API free
Paid Plans
Broker API fees based on trading volume; Alpaca Data API plans available
API Cost
Not available yet
Web AppAPI
Alpaca Trust & Security Report
Certifications, AI-training posture, and security controls, with sourced proof.
●ISO 27001:2022●SOC 2 Type II●GDPR●EU-US Data Privacy Framework●CSA STAR Level 1 (Self-Assessment)●ICO Data Protection Registration (UK)●FINRA Member●SIPC Member
Verified against Alpaca's own trust and security pages. See the full report for sourced proof →
Region
Not explicitly disclosed; infrastructure runs on Google Cloud Platform (US-headquartered company). Specific storage regions not stated publicly.
Trains on Data
No
Self-hostable
No
Developers building automated stock trading applicationsAlgorithmic trading strategy development and backtestingFintech companies integrating brokerage into their appsRetail investors automating portfolio managementAI trading bot development and testing
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