Take control of your investing with programmatic access to your Public account. Automate your trading strategies, create custom dashboards, and more.
Want to integrate Public into your application? Our partnership program provides the resources you need to build powerful experiences for your users.
Program your trading with no commissions and rebates on every stock and ETF options contract.
Crypto trading API coming soon.
The Public trading API is free to use and offers robust read and write access, allowing you to pull essential data and execute complex strategies with no commissions.
The Public Individual API is for your own personal, non-commercial use. Unauthorized access is prohibited. You are responsible for all trades made via the API. https://public.com/disclosures/individual-API-program
Public is the only brokerage with an options trading rebate program, helping you minimize your options trading costs compared with other brokerages.
| Broker | Rebate | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Earn up to $0.10per stock & ETF contract traded | $0.05 | |
| Robinhood | None | $0.05 |
| Fidelity | None | $0.67 |
| Charles Schwab | None | $0.66 |
Trading fees for competitors were taken from their website on 5/20/2025, and are exclusive of promo rates. The trading fees above are an approximation, are subject to change, and may vary based on factors such as the total number of contracts and price per contract. See terms & conditions for enrolling in Public’s options rebates at public.com/disclosures/rebate-terms
On Public, you can earn a rebate on every stock and ETF options contract you trade, with higher earnings as you trade more contracts each month.
*We provide an adjusted rebate on QQQ, SPY, IWM, and all contracts traded via the API. Members in Tiers 1-3 earn $0.06 per contract, while Tier 4 earns $0.10 per contract.
The options market moves fast. Public allows you to make moves without waiting for funds to settle on a platform with near-perfect uptime.
Connect with our team, get support, and chat with fellow builders.
Join us on Discord Email our teamOur partnership program gives you the tools to integrate Public into your own product—so you can create powerful trading experiences for your users.
Contact us
An options trading API lets developers and traders access and execute options trades programmatically. With our API, you get real-time execution, access to full options chains, and support for multi-leg strategies. It’s perfect for building custom trading tools or automating your strategy.
The Public trading API is free to use, and there are no fees for accessing or making calls. However, standard trading fees may still apply depending on the type of trade you place. For example, options trades include required regulatory fees. You can view a full breakdown in our fee schedule.
Yes, you can trade both single-leg and multi-leg options with our commission-free API. Choose from market, limit, stop, and stop-limit orders to trade options in real time with flexibility that suits your strategy.
Yes, you can use the API to trade equities. Please review the documentation to learn more about setting up an API for equities trades.
Our trading API is free to use and currently supports stocks, ETFs, and options trading, with index options, crypto, and bonds coming soon. You can also trade fractional shares and access extended hours trading for equities, up to 16 hours a day.
The Public trading API provides real-time quotes, account balances, and execution. You can monitor positions, track open orders, and review historical activity, all in real time.
You can automate your options trading strategies by integrating the API into your trading system. Use it to place real-time trades, set conditions for entry/exit, and analyze option chains by symbol, expiration, type, and more, all with no commissions.
Crypto trading via the API is coming soon. Join our discord server to receive the latest updates.
There are certain restrictions placed on international accounts. Non US resident or US entity? Please reach out to our support team to verify if you are eligible: Concierge@public.com
Yes, but certain restrictions may apply. Please reach out to our support team to verify if you are eligible: Concierge@public.com
Yes! The API is designed for developers, algorithmic traders, and quantitative analysts who want low-latency access and high customization. Whether you’re backtesting or deploying live trades, Public offers a robust platform to build on.