Trading Economics overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates and pushes into News and Alerts with FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Quick takeaways
Trading Economics, GuruFocus, and ECB Data Portal keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) without committing budget.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) rivals most often add coverage in News, Central Bank Watcher, and Financials, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
How FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) stacks up
Spot the coverage themes most often compared against this tool and where rivals extend or lag.
Shared battlegrounds
Categories that appear in the majority of head-to-head matchups.
- Inflation Rates21
- Interest Rates21
- Data APIs19
- GDP19
- Unemployment Rates15
- Calendar14
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
- News9
- Central Bank Watcher8
- Financials8
- ETF Holdings7
- Transcripts6
- Alerts5
Where FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) across these matchups.
- PMI / ISM21
- Retail Sales21
- Consumer Sentiment20
- Real Yields20
- Housing & Construction19
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins19
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) into new workflows.
Trading Economics
80% overlapHands-on review
Trading Economics overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds News, Alerts, and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Trading Economics adds
- News
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- Credit Ratings & Outlooks
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- APIs & SDKs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
GuruFocus
60% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
GuruFocus adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
ECB Data Portal
90% overlapECB Data Portal overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
ECB Data Portal adds
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
YCharts
60% overlapHands-on review
YCharts overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
YCharts adds
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
- Portfolio
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Alpha Vantage
53% overlapHands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds News, News Sentiment, and Dividends coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- News
- News Sentiment
- Dividends
- Splits
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
MacroMicro
53% overlapMacroMicro overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Data Visualizations, adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Which ETF includes this Stock? coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
MacroMicro adds
- ETF Screeners
- ETF Comparison
- Which ETF includes this Stock?
- Commitment of Traders (COT)
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Unemployment Rates
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
- Yield Curves
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
OpenBB
53% overlapOpenBB overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Custom Dashboards, News, and IPO coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
OpenBB adds
- Custom Dashboards
- News
- IPO
- Dividends
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Macrotrends
80% overlapMacrotrends overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds Screeners and Financials coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Macrotrends adds
- Screeners
- Financials
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- PMI / ISM
- Yield Curves
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
European Central Bank (ECB)
78% overlapEuropean Central Bank (ECB) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds News and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
European Central Bank (ECB) adds
- News
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics
78% overlapFederal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds Central Bank Watcher and Newsletters coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics adds
- Central Bank Watcher
- Newsletters
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
47% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds Financials, ETF Holdings, and 13F coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Financials
- ETF Holdings
- 13F
- Insider Data
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Koyfin
47% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Koyfin overlaps on Calendar, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Koyfin adds
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Bank of England (Statistics & Data)
86% overlapBank of England (Statistics & Data) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and GDP, adds Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Bank of England (Statistics & Data) adds
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
86% overlapBIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Data Visualizations, adds Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- PMI / ISM
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Multpl
86% overlapMultpl overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Financials coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Multpl adds
- Financials
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Unemployment Rates
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Frost & Sullivan
75% overlapFrost & Sullivan overlaps on Inflation Rates, GDP, and PMI / ISM, adds Scores and Newsletters coverage while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Frost & Sullivan adds
- Scores
- Newsletters
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- Data Visualizations
- Unemployment Rates
Shared platforms
CME FedWatch Tool
83% overlapCME FedWatch Tool overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Data Visualizations, adds Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
CME FedWatch Tool adds
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
FinancialJuice
50% overlapFinancialJuice overlaps on Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds News, Alerts, and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
FinancialJuice adds
- News
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- Education
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury)
56% overlapOffice of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Interest Rates, adds Scores, Market Sentiment, and Fund Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) adds
- Scores
- Market Sentiment
- Fund Holdings
- Blogs
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
100% overlapU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Unemployment Rates
- Interest Rates
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
100% overlapWorld Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) overlaps on Data APIs, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
Euromonitor (Passport)
100% overlapEuromonitor (Passport) overlaps on Data APIs, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
MarketXLS
33% overlapMarketXLS overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Broker Connectors, Screeners, and Options & Derivatives coverage while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
MarketXLS adds
- Broker Connectors
- Screeners
- Options & Derivatives
- Options
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
80% overlapU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates, adds Education coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) adds
- Education
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- GDP
- Interest Rates
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Shared pricing
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