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 |
Source: uTrack tiers and prices
TweetStream Pricing
| Plan | Watched Accounts | Price | Response Time Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Up to 100 accounts | $199/mo | 400ms target |
| Elite | Up to 1,000 accounts | $499/mo | 300ms target |
Both plans include token detection, OCR, and prediction market detection at no extra cost.
Side-by-Side Comparison
uTrack
- Published typical latency range on highest tier (~70ms - 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
- Published response time targets by plan
- 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 lowest latency tier (published ~70ms - 150ms range), 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: January 2026
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