What is the difference between RESTful APIs and WebSockets?
A RESTful API is a way of designing an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to access and manipulate data.
A RESTful API is a way of designing an application program interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to access and manipulate data. RESTful APIs allow for the operations of GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE, which pertain to reading, updating, creating, and deleting resources. A WebSocket is a long-lasting connection between a client and a server that allows for real-time bidirectional communication. It operates over HTTP through a single TCP/IP socket connection and facilitates message passing between a client and server.
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- What is the request limit for Polygon’s RESTful APIs?
- REST Tag
REST
- Description
- Our free tier subscriptions come with a limit of 5 API requests per minute. Paying customers have access to unlimited API requests.
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- What is the max number of tickers I can pass through Polygon’s Snapshot?
- REST Tag
REST
- Description
- There is no limit to the number of tickers you can query in a single Snapshot request.
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- Why am I “not authorized” when attempting to connect to Polygon’s WebSockets
- WebSockets Tag
WebSockets
- FAQ Tag
FAQ
- Description
- Our WebSockets are only available through our paid subscriptions. If you receive a “not authorized” message, you’ll need to upgrade your account to access the WebSockets.