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Broker & Trading APIs · Reviewed 24 Oct 2026

Public

Commission-free investing platform with stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and AI tools.

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Public at a glance
1.7MEstimated total trafficModeled monthly visits233KRanking keywordsPublic search sample98/100Technical health15 pages checked0Referring domainsLive backlink summary

Overview

01

Summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

Public is a commission-free investing platform that lets individuals trade stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, treasuries, and crypto, while also offering high-yield cash accounts and IRAs S26. It serves retail investors seeking a multi-asset portfolio and tools like AI-powered market insights and automated investing plans S26 S81. Its practical value includes a trading API and AI agent integrations for programmatic and natural-language trading, plus options rebates S12.

02

Product identity and positioning

Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.

  • Identity: Public is a broker-dealer and investing platform offering commission-free trading across multiple asset classes S1.
  • Core purpose: It aims to give people every opportunity to grow their wealth through accessible investing S1.
  • Intended users: Retail investors, including those interested in stocks, bonds, crypto, and options S1.
  • Product scope: A single platform with brokerage services, high-yield cash accounts, IRAs, and an API S1 S26 S12.
  • Positioning: Public positions itself as an all-in-one investing platform with AI capabilities and options rebates S26.
  • Claimed distinction: Claims to be the first broker-dealer with commission-free fractional investing and the only platform with options trading rebates S1 S26.
03

Use cases and audiences

Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.

AudiencePractical use case
Retail investorsBuild a diversified portfolio with stocks, bonds, ETFs, and crypto S1.
Long-term saversGrow savings with a high-yield cash account S1.
Automated investorsSet up recurring contributions to Investment Plans S81.
DevelopersAutomate trading strategies via the Public API S12.
AI enthusiastsTrade using natural language through AI agents S12.

Features

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Features and capabilities

Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.

CapabilityWhat it does
Multi-asset tradingTrade stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, treasuries, and crypto in one account S26.
High-yield cash accountEarn APY on cash balances, with rates like 3.75% APY S26.
AI-powered insightsGet AI-generated earnings summaries, market recaps, and stock Q&A S26.
Investment PlansAutomate recurring contributions to a curated or custom portfolio S81.
Options rebatesEarn rebates on options contracts traded, up to $0.10 per contract S91.
Trading APIProgrammatically trade and access real-time data via a commission-free API S12 S91.
AI agent integrationUse hosted MCP server to trade via natural language with AI model, ChatGPT, or Perplexity S12.
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Integrations and ecosystem

Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.

Integration or interfaceTypeWhat it enables
Public APIAPIProgrammatic trading and account management S12.
Python SDKSDKBuild trading applications with an official Python library S12.
MCP serverAI interfaceConnect AI agents like AI model, ChatGPT, and Perplexity for natural-language trading S12.
Perplexity Computer agentAI interfaceTrade and manage portfolio via Perplexity skill S12.
TerminalInterfaceTrade and check quotes from the terminal S12.

Pricing

11

Pricing and plans

Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.

Plan or offerVerified price and billingIncludedLimits
Trading API$0 per trade S91Commission-free trading, real-time quotes, account management S91Personal, non-commercial use only S91
Options rebate via API$0.06–$0.10 per contract, tiered monthly S91Rebate on stock and ETF options contracts S91Adjusted rebate on QQQ, SPY, IWM, and API trades S91
High-Yield Cash AccountNot establishedAPY on cash S26Not established
IRANot established1% match on annual contributions S26Not established
ConciergeNot establishedExclusive program for accounts over $500,000 S26Account value threshold S26

Competition

12

Competitive landscape

Domains competing for the same organic search demand.

Sampled competitors

CompetitorFirst-page appearancesSampled queriesAverage positionQueries observed
finance.yahoo.com223a t t premarket, abl stock
marketchameleon.com224.5a t t premarket, abl stock
morningstar.com228a t t premarket, abl stock
stocktitan.net111abl stock
cnn.com112a t t premarket
macrotrends.net113abl stock
nasdaq.com114a t t premarket
nasdaqprivatemarket.com114abl stock
robinhood.com115a t t premarket
cnbc.com117a t t premarket

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

Independent review sources discovered

No links to supported independent review platforms were discovered on the collected pages.

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AI visibility

Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.

AI-assistant referral traffic

  • Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 0.5%
MonthSource
—All AI assistants
—All AI assistants

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

Page typeEvidenceSource
integrationsTrade stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, crypto, Treasuries, and prediction markets. Build AI trading agents. Access IRAs, direct indexing, high-yield cash, margin, and API trading all in one platform.https://public.com/
integrationsStep-by-step guides for equity orders, options, and AI integrations.https://public.com/api/docs
integrationsConnect AI Assistantshttps://public.com/api/docs
integrationsGet started faster with our SDK, AI agent integrations, and developer tools.https://public.com/api/docs
integrationsTrade with your Public account using the OpenClaw AI agent and Agent Skill.https://public.com/api/docs

These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.

Website intelligence — Scout synthesis

  • MCP server integration: Public offers a hosted MCP server that connects to Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity, enabling natural-language trading W83W86.
  • AI agent skills: The platform provides setup guides for OpenClaw and Perplexity agent skills, indicating active development of AI-agent tooling W92W94.
  • API documentation for AI: The API docs include templates for AI integrations, suggesting a structured approach to AI discoverability W81W82.
  • Scout inference: Public's MCP and agent-skill pages are likely to be indexed by AI crawlers and could serve as direct answers for queries about AI trading tools, giving the brand visibility in AI-generated responses. W86W92
14

Marketing opportunities

Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.

OpportunityRecommended actionEvidence
Competitor gapReview the sampled queries where finance.yahoo.com appears.2 first-page appearances across a t t premarket, abl stock

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

  • features: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • customers: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • reviews: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • changes: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • identity: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.

Website intelligence — Scout synthesis

  • Developer content gap: The `/api` page is largely a navigation shell; the substantive content lives on `/api/docs`. There is an opportunity to expand the `/api` page with unique copy, use cases, and testimonials to capture developer-focused search traffic. W49W73
  • AI integration landing pages: Dedicated pages for "ChatGPT trading," "Claude trading," and "Perplexity trading" could be created, leveraging the existing MCP and agent-skill documentation to target high-intent AI-user queries. W83W86W92W94
  • Product-specific SEO pages: The homepage lists many products (Prediction Markets, Crypto IRAs, Business Accounts, Trust Accounts) with minimal on-page text. Each could be expanded into a standalone SEO landing page with unique descriptions, FAQs, and use cases. W12W18W19W20
  • Yield and rebate content: The 3.30% APY, 4.31% treasuries, and 1% match are prominent offers. Dedicated comparison or explainer articles could target high-volume queries like "best high-yield cash account" or "IRA match." W14W15W17
  • Scout inference: The site's strength in API/AI documentation is not fully leveraged in its marketing pages; converting technical docs into accessible, SEO-friendly guides could expand organic reach. W73W86

Trust and proof

15

Customers, proof, and reviews

Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.

Independent reviews

PlatformPageHow it was foundNote
public.comReddit Inc (RDDT) Earnings: Latest Report, Earnings Call & FinancialsGrounded web searchReddit Inc (RDDT) reported its most recent earnings on Jul 30, 2026 ... , posting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25. This exceeded ... Beat. For comparison, Reddit Inc reported EPS of $0.45 in ... last year. The company is expected to announce its

Customer proof

No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.

Independent mentions

  • Reddit Inc (RDDT) Latest News & Stock Updates - Page 1 — Reddit Inc (RDDT) Latest News & Stock Updates - Page 1 Reddit: One's Anonymous Posts Are Someone Else's Sales Pipeline Seeking Alpha • 18h ... Eyeballs: Can Pinterest Stage a Comeback or Will Reddit Run Away With the AI Win? The Motley Fool • 10/17/26
  • What to know about the 2021 Reddit IPO / Public.com — - Reddit is ... In just a few months’ time, subreddit communities like r/WallStreetBets and r/The_Donald have risen in both popularity and controversy—the prior for its involvement in the rise in price of various stocks like AMC, GameStop, and Bed Bath & Beyond, and the latter for being banned from the platform due to incessant amounts of rule-breaking. ... The banning of the r/The_Donald community sparked widespread debate about free speech on the platform, and whether the company’s small list
  • TrustCo Bank (TRST) Latest News & Stock Updates - Page 1 — GlobeNewsWire • 09/16/26 Trustpilot Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights MarketBeat • 09/15/26 ... TrustCo Bank Is Getting Awfully Pricey, But It's Not Ready For A Downgrade Yet Seeking Alpha • 07/22/26
  • Google expands Reddit partnership — # Google expands Reddit partnership Alphabet's Google on Monday expanded its partnership with Reddit amid concerns that the social media platform's user growth relies heavily on traffic from Google Search.
  • Reddit Inc (RDDT) Stock Forecast: Analyst Ratings, Predictions & Price Target 2026 — Reddit is facing a fundamentally fragile growth profile because global DAUq is tracking below consensus at +12.8% Y/Y versus +15.4% Y/Y, and recent traffic trends show deceleration that could worsen if Google Search referrals continue to weaken. Its monetization mix also looks pressured as international DAUq outpaces US growth, which can dilute blended ARPU, while advertising revenue remains exposed to softer demand, competition from ChatGPT ads, and the need to spend more on S&M to defend user
  • What is a Meme Stock? — : Decisions driven by hype rather than analysis. - Liquidity issues: Difficulty in buying or selling large quantities. - Regulatory scrutiny: Potential for increased regulatory intervention. - Short-term focus: Risk of losing long
  • Digital World Acquisition tops 10 most talked about stocks on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum — # Digital World Acquisition tops 10 most talked about stocks on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum As traders look to replicate the success of WallStreetBets, one data aggregator is compiling the most mentioned stocks on the subreddit. Mentioned in this
  • Trade Reddit Inc (RDDT) Stock After-hours on Public.com — As of 8:00:00 PM EST on October 23, Reddit Inc (RDDT) is trading at $149.10 in the after-hours session, down -$1.16 (-0.77%) from the regular market close of $150.26. ... after-hours trading, Reddit Inc (RDDT) stock has ranged between $150.35 and $148.83,

External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.

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Company, security, and trust

Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.

SignalFindingSource
Company and ownershipPublic is based in New York and offers brokerage services through Public Investing, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member S1.S1
Contact and supportUS-based customer experience team with FINRA-licensed specialists; support email support@public.com S1 S26.S1 S26
Legal and privacyPrivacy policy describes collection of personal information and user choices S100.S100
Security and complianceUses AES 256-bit encryption and TLS 1.2 or newer S1.S1
Uptime and status pageClaims 99.994% uptime S26.S26
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Documentation and product updates

Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.

Resource or updateTypeWhat is availableDate or freshness
Public brokerage API for Algorithmic Trading / Stocks, Options & CryptoDocumentationAccess a commission-free Public brokerage API to trade stocks, ETFs, options, index options, and crypto programmatically. Real-time quotes, order placement, and account management endpoints. (source)Not dated

Not found in the collected public sources: public roadmap, changelog or release notes, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.

Technical

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Technical and delivery signals

Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.

SignalFindingSource
Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension)Cloud-based platform; no self-hosted or desktop version mentioned S26.S26
Platforms and appsAvailable as web app and mobile app for iOS and Android S100 S26.S100 S26
API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins)Offers API, Python SDK, and hosted MCP server for AI agents S12.S12
Data ownership and exportNot published on the collected pages.—
Performance and reliability claimsClaims 99.994% uptime S26.S26
Release activityNot published on the collected pages.—
19

Measured infrastructure

Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.

SignalFinding
Domain registered1998-04-22 — Amazon Registrar, Inc.
Domain expires2030-04-21
TLS certificateAmazon, valid, expires 2027-01-30
Security headersHSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options
Headers not servedCSP, Referrer-Policy
Server headernginx
Mail handled byaspmx.l.google.com, alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
Nameserversns-1613.awsdns-09.co.uk, ns-321.awsdns-40.com

Not measurable: wayback: rate limited by archive.org, ladder stopped after 1 probe(s); rdap: exceeded the overall budget; wayback: exceeded the overall budget; tls: exceeded the overall budget; dns: exceeded the overall budget; headers: exceeded the overall budget. A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.

20

Technical site audit

A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

  • Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
  • Technical health: 98/100
  • Critical issues: 0
  • Warnings: 4
  • Notices: 8

Issues

SeverityIssueValueAffected URL
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed196https://public.com/
warningMissing meta description—https://public.com/login
warningPage should have one primary H10https://public.com/login
warningMissing canonical URL—https://public.com/login
noticeLow visible word count100https://public.com/login
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed174https://public.com/invest/etfs
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed173https://public.com/invest/options-trading
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed178https://public.com/invest/bonds
warningTitle length should be reviewed73https://public.com/generated-asset
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed200https://public.com/api
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed173https://public.com/mcp-trading
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed190https://public.com/invest/treasuries

Crawled pages

StatusTitleH1sWordsResponseURL
200Stocks, Bonds, Crypto & Options AI Investing App - Public.com1393051 mshttps://public.com/
200Login \Public.com0100187 ms
200Invest in Stocks - Public.com13886440 mshttps://public.com/invest/stocks
200Buy and Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptos on Public.com1794689 mshttps://public.com/invest/crypto
200Invest in ETFs - Public.com13986518 mshttps://public.com/invest/etfs
200Options Trading Platform – Trade Stock & Index Options14314453 mshttps://public.com/invest/options-trading
200Buy Corporate and Treasury Bonds - Public.com14819445 mshttps://public.com/invest/bonds
200Direct Indexing with Custom Portfolios and Tax-Loss Harvesting14590427 mshttps://public.com/direct-indexing
200Generated Assets – Turn Investment Ideas into Custom AI-Generated Indexes14441436 mshttps://public.com/generated-asset
200Public Trading API – Automate Stocks & Options Orders1427339 mshttps://public.com/api
200Public MCP Server for trading on AI platforms14576429 mshttps://public.com/mcp-trading
200Prediction Markets & Event Contracts - Public.com13980284 mshttps://public.com/invest/prediction-markets
200Bond Account - Lock in 6.50% yield - Public.com15099222 mshttps://public.com/bond-account
200Public.com 3.75% APY High-Yield Cash Account13870291 mshttps://public.com/high-yield-cash-account
200Invest in US Treasury ladders on Public.com13795201 mshttps://public.com/invest/treasuries

This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.

21

Search Console and Analytics

First-party search and behavioral data connection state.

Modeled acquisition channels

ChannelEstimated share
direct69.6%
search16.9%
search organic16.5%
search paid0.4%
social3.6%
social organic3.2%
social paid0.4%
referrals2.5%
paid referrals0.5%
mail4.1%
gen ai0.5%
affiliate2.3%
other0.0%

First-party connections

IntegrationStatusData available after connection
Google Search ConsoleNot connectedClicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices
Google AnalyticsNot connectedOrganic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices

No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.

Limits and method

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Limitations and open questions

Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.

The collected pages do not mention any competitors by name, except for a pricing comparison table that lists Robinhood, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity for options fees S91. Evidence gaps include lack of detailed pricing for cash accounts, IRAs, and Concierge, and no independent customer reviews or case studies. Open questions remain about data export capabilities and release cadence.

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Sources, method, and limitations

Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.

This report is based on 11 collected pages from public.com, including the homepage, About Us, API documentation, pricing pages, and legal pages. The collector used static and browser rendering rendering, with partial coverage of sitemap and external proof search. Limitations include missing pages and unverified external review content.

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