Best Unified APIs for Android of 2025

Plaid is an international data network that powers tools used by millions of people to live a more healthy financial life. Our ambition is to facilitate an inclusive, competitive and mutually beneficial financial systems by simplifying payments and revolutionizing lending. Plaid works with more than 8,000 companies, including fintechs such as Venmo and SoFi and several Fortune 500 companies, to give people more control and choice over how they manage money. Plaid is headquartered in San Francisco and its network spans more than 12,000 institutions throughout the US, Canada UK and Europe.

Exegy’s Software Market Data System (SMDS) provides a streamlined API that delivers timely and actionable market data events essential for trading applications while also minimizing the overall ownership costs. This innovative feed handling solution ensures ultra-low latency and offers normalized access to more than 300 trading venues, catering to all major asset classes across the globe. As market data rates continue to rise and industry dynamics evolve, Exegy’s SMDS is designed to meet these challenges effectively. The SMDS is presented through a single, high-performance API that is both flexible and integrated. By normalizing all content according to Exegy’s Market Data Model, it significantly reduces the time needed for clients to incorporate additional markets and navigate the complexities of specific venues. Additionally, the system supports comprehensive book building for both price and order books, enabling users to create composite order books that provide an extensive overview of liquidity across multiple venues. This holistic approach empowers traders with the insights necessary to make informed decisions in a fast-paced market environment.