Rate Limits
To protect the server and prevent malicious attacks, all interfaces that need to send requests to the Tiger Brokers OpenAPI server have frequency limitations.
Rate Limiting Rules
Rate limits are applied at the tigerId + method level, meaning each tigerId has an independent quota for each API method. For example, calls to place_order and get_orders under the same tigerId are counted separately and do not affect each other.
API methods are classified into three tiers based on allowed call frequency:
| Tier | Rate Limit | Counting Method |
|---|---|---|
| High-frequency | 120 calls/min | Per tigerId + method, 60-second rolling window |
| Medium-frequency | 60 calls/min | Per tigerId + method, 60-second rolling window |
| Low-frequency | 10 calls/min | Per tigerId + method, 60-second rolling window |
The error message triggered by rate limiting is as follows:
code=4 msg=rate limit error(current limiting interface:<interface_name>, up to 60 times per minute)CAUTION
- If the interface request frequency is too high and continues to make requests persistently, the account may be automatically added to the blacklist by the system. Accounts added to the blacklist will not be able to continue making interface calls.
- If you have high-frequency interface call requirements, you can communicate with us separately here
High-Frequency Interface List (120 times/minute)
| Interface Method |
|---|
| Get Order ID (create_order) |
| Place Order (place_order) |
| Modify Order (modify_order) |
| Cancel Order (cancel_order) |
| Get Orders (get_orders/get_order) |
| Get Open Orders (get_open_orders) |
| Get Cancelled Orders (get_cancelled_orders) |
| Get Filled Orders (get_filled_orders) |
| Get Timeline (get_timeline) |
| Get Real-time Quotes (get_stock_briefs) |
| Get Trade Ticks (get_trade_ticks) |
| Get Option Briefs (get_option_briefs) |
| Get Option Trade Ticks (get_option_trade_ticks) |
| Get Future Real-time Quotes (get_future_briefs) |
Medium-Frequency Interface List (60 times/minute)
| Interface Method |
|---|
| Get Option Chain (get_option_chain) |
| Get Option Expirations (get_option_expirations) |
| Get Depth Quotes (get_depth_quote) |
| Get Single Contract (get_contract) |
| Get Batch Contracts (get_contracts) |
| Get Derivative Contracts (get_derivative_contracts) |
| Get Shortable Stocks List (quote_shortable_stocks) |
| Get Stock Trading Information (get_trade_metas) |
| Get Future Trading Times (get_future_trading_times) |
| Get Current Future Contract (get_current_future_contract) |
| Get Managed Accounts (get_managed_accounts) |
| Get Global Account Assets (get_assets) |
| Get Prime/Paper Trading Account Assets (get_prime_assets) |
| Get Positions (get_positions) |
| Get Transaction Reports (get_transactions) |
| Get Historical Timeline Data (get_timeline_history) |
| Get Stock K-Line (get_bars) |
| Get Option K-Line (get_option_bars) |
| Get Future K-Line (get_future_bars) |
Low-Frequency Interface List (10 times/minute)
| Interface Method |
|---|
| Grab Quote Permission (grab_quote_permission) |
| Get Quote Permission List (get_quote_permission) |
| Get Market Status (get_market_status) |
| Get Stock Symbols (get_symbols) |
| Get Stock Symbol Names (get_symbol_names) |
| Get Stock Details (get_stock_details) |
| Get Future Exchanges (get_future_exchanges) |
| Get Trading Rank (get_trade_rank) |
Updated 8 days ago