TweetStream vs uTrack
Compare real-time X (Twitter) monitoring: speed, pricing, and enrichment features
The Speed vs Price Tradeoff
uTrack offers tiered API access with different latency targets. Their pricing scales with the number of watched accounts and desired speed. TweetStream takes a different approach: flat pricing with built-in enrichment.
uTrack Pricing (Published)
| Tier | Watched Accounts | Price | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Performance | 25 | $3,750/mo | 70ms - 150ms |
| High Performance | 50 | $1,800/mo | 150ms - 250ms |
| Normal | 500 | $750/mo | 200ms - 400ms |
TweetStream Pricing
| Plan | Watched Accounts | Price | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Up to 100 accounts | $199/mo | ~300ms avg |
| Elite | Up to 1,000 accounts | $499/mo | ~300ms avg |
Both plans include token detection, OCR, and prediction market detection at no extra cost.
Side-by-Side Comparison
uTrack
- Very low latency on highest tier (70-150ms)
- High watched-account limits on lower tiers
- Raw tweet data - no built-in enrichment
- Per-account pricing adds up quickly
- No OCR or token detection included
TweetStream
- ~300ms average latency
- Flat monthly pricing ($199 - $499/mo)
- Token detection with live prices included
- OCR for screenshots included
- Polymarket/Kalshi detection included
Which One is Right for You?
Choose uTrack if: You need the absolute lowest latency (sub-100ms), have a large budget, and already have your own enrichment pipeline.
Choose TweetStream if: You want trading-ready alerts with tokens, prices, and OCR already extracted, at a predictable monthly cost.
Last updated: December 2025