name: tastytrade API FinOps
description: >
  tastytrade's Open API does not carry a separate API access fee. API usage
  is included as a feature of a tastytrade brokerage account. The primary
  cost model is transaction-based: commissions on trades executed through
  the API follow tastytrade's standard brokerage fee schedule. There is no
  additional per-call or monthly API subscription charge for individual or
  partner usage. For institutional or high-volume partners, contact
  api.support@tastytrade.com to discuss custom arrangements.
costs:
  - name: API Access Fee
    description: No separate charge for API access. Included with a tastytrade brokerage account.
    amount: 0
    currency: USD
    cadence: None

  - name: Equity Options Commission
    description: >
      Standard tastytrade commission for equity options trades executed via the
      API. Capped per leg. Closing trades on options may have reduced or zero
      commission — check tastytrade's current published fee schedule.
    amount: 1.00
    currency: USD
    unit: per contract (opening)
    notes: tastytrade caps per-leg options commissions; closing trades may be free

  - name: Futures Commission
    description: >
      Commission per futures contract executed via the API. Rates vary by
      instrument type (micro, standard, crypto futures). Check tastytrade's
      published fee schedule for current rates.
    amount: 1.25
    currency: USD
    unit: per contract (varies by product)

  - name: Equity / Stock Trades
    description: >
      Equities and ETFs traded via the API are typically commission-free on
      tastytrade for standard lot sizes. Fractional stock orders are supported
      via the API.
    amount: 0
    currency: USD
    unit: per trade
    notes: Commission-free for standard equity lots; check for OTC or other exceptions

notes: >
  Pricing as of June 2026. tastytrade's fee schedule is subject to change.
  Always verify current rates at https://tastytrade.com/pricing/ before
  building cost models. The API itself (data access, streaming, order
  submission infrastructure) is provided at no additional charge beyond
  brokerage commissions on executed trades.
references:
  - name: tastytrade Pricing Page
    url: https://tastytrade.com/pricing/
  - name: tastytrade API Landing Page
    url: https://tastytrade.com/api/
  - name: API Terms of Service
    url: https://assets.tastyworks.com/production/documents/USA/open_api_terms_and_conditions.pdf