they imposed a bandwidth limitation…
they imposed a bandwidth limitation which is so tight, I can't even download once the full set of NYSE stocks history data.
and they freeze my account usage, I cannot do anything, no refund, and keep sending me notification to review my usage.
totally garbage service.
second update:
ha, I got instant feedback here , that's the fastest response I got from FMP so far.
for the API download, the fact was before I reached AMEX, NASDAQ, the limit was already hit and I had to stop. and also in the middle of process, the speed was gradually slowing down.
Of course FMP will ask me to review my config or checking my internet correct, as expected.
and about the bandwidth limit, I joined last year and that time had no such limit (quit and rejoin this time), what do you mean it's been there long time? how long?
and also you mean , starter cannot download full set of US stocks history even just once?
I download just the only one time (and stopped in the middle), it costs me 26G, so even the next level pricing would not allow me to do so as well. rememeber this is just an one time download.
not to mention I also find data is not accurate. I can go on to explain
Reply from Financial Modeling Prep
Thank you for your feedback, Edwin
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the opportunity to clarify. The bandwidth limitations are clearly stated on our website and they've been in place for a long time to ensure fair usage and system stability for all users.
The Starter plan at $19/month provides substantial value and access to a wide range of data, but it’s not designed for large-scale historical downloads - such as the full 30+ years of data for all NYSE-listed companies. This level of access typically requires one of our higher-tier plans.
Our system logs indicate that there were attempts to download extensive datasets not only for NYSE but also for NASDAQ, AMEX, and crypto assets - activity that significantly exceeded the limits of the Starter plan. These safeguards are in place to prevent misuse and ensure consistent service for all users.
We strive to offer the most competitive pricing in the market while providing robust access to financial data across equities, indices, and cryptocurrencies. If you have further questions or need help identifying the plan that best suits your use case, we’d be happy to assist.