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, ECB Data Portal, and GuruFocus 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 ETF Holdings, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Matchups catalogued
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Include free tiers
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Offer mobile access
69%
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.
- Interest Rates21
- Data APIs19
- Inflation Rates19
- GDP16
- Calendar14
- Unemployment Rates13
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
- News9
- Central Bank Watcher8
- ETF Holdings7
- Financials7
- ETF Overview5
- Insider Data5
Where FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) across these matchups.
- PMI / ISM21
- Real Yields21
- Retail Sales21
- Consumer Sentiment20
- 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% overlap
Hands-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
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
ECB Data Portal
90% overlap
ECB 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
YCharts
60% overlap
Hands-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
Web
API
GuruFocus
53% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
GuruFocus adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Data Visualizations
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
Alpha Vantage
53% overlap
Hands-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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
MacroMicro
53% overlap
MacroMicro 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
OpenBB
53% overlap
OpenBB 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Macrotrends
80% overlap
Macrotrends 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
Web
Shared pricing
Free
European Central Bank (ECB)
78% overlap
European 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics
78% overlap
Federal 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
47% overlap
Editor’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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Bank of England (Statistics & Data)
86% overlap
Bank 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
86% overlap
BIS 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Frost & Sullivan
75% overlap
Frost & 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
Web
CME FedWatch Tool
83% overlap
CME 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury)
56% overlap
Office 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
100% overlap
U.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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
100% overlap
World 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
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Euromonitor (Passport)
100% overlap
Euromonitor (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
Web
API
MarketXLS
33% overlap
MarketXLS 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
Web
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
80% overlap
U.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
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
67% overlap
Hands-on review
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Interest Rates, adds News and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) adds
- News
- Central Bank Watcher
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
MarketWatch
27% overlap
Hands-on review
MarketWatch overlaps on Calendar, Data Visualizations, and Interest Rates, adds News, Alerts, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
MarketWatch adds
- News
- Alerts
- Screeners
- Watchlist
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
okama
36% overlap
Hands-on review
okama overlaps on Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and Inflation Rates, adds Quant, Portfolio, and Correlation coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
Shared categories
okama adds
- Quant
- Portfolio
- Correlation
- Backtesting
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
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