FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates and pushes into Data APIs and Calendar with Macrotrends and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Quick takeaways
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), Trading Economics, and GuruFocus keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark Macrotrends without committing budget.
Macrotrends rivals most often add coverage in Data APIs, Calendar, and News, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Avg category overlap
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How Macrotrends 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 Rates17
- Inflation Rates16
- Data Visualizations14
- GDP14
- Financials13
- Unemployment Rates12
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond Macrotrends.
- Data APIs16
- Calendar13
- News11
- Insider Data10
- Watchlist10
- ETF Holdings9
Where Macrotrends stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to Macrotrends across these matchups.
- Retail Sales21
- Consumer Sentiment20
- Housing & Construction19
- Screeners13
- Unemployment Rates12
- Financials11
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push Macrotrends into new workflows.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
80% overlap
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds Data APIs, Calendar, and PMI / ISM coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) adds
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- PMI / ISM
- Yield Curves
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Financials
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Trading Economics
70% overlap
Hands-on review
Trading Economics overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Data APIs, News, and Calendar coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Trading Economics adds
- Data APIs
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
YCharts
70% overlap
Hands-on review
YCharts overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Portfolio coverage while matching Macrotrends.
YCharts adds
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
- Consumer Sentiment
Shared platforms
Web
GuruFocus
60% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on Screeners, Financials, and Inflation Rates, adds Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
GuruFocus adds
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Backtesting
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
- Consumer Sentiment
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
OpenBB
60% overlap
OpenBB overlaps on Data Visualizations, Financials, and Inflation Rates, adds APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Custom Dashboards coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
OpenBB adds
- APIs & SDKs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
- Custom Dashboards
- Data APIs
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
- Consumer Sentiment
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
MarketXLS
60% overlap
MarketXLS overlaps on Screeners, Financials, and Inflation Rates, adds Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives coverage while matching Macrotrends.
MarketXLS adds
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
- Broker Connectors
- Options & Derivatives
- Options
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
- Consumer Sentiment
Shared platforms
Web
ECB Data Portal
50% overlap
ECB Data Portal overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
ECB Data Portal adds
- Data APIs
- APIs & SDKs
- Central Bank Watcher
- Yield Curves
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Financials
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on Financials, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates, adds Data APIs, ETF Holdings, and 13F coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Data APIs
- ETF Holdings
- 13F
- Insider Data
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
MacroMicro
50% overlap
MacroMicro overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and GDP, adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Which ETF includes this Stock? coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
MacroMicro adds
- ETF Screeners
- ETF Comparison
- Which ETF includes this Stock?
- Calendar
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Financials
- Unemployment Rates
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Frost & Sullivan
63% overlap
Frost & Sullivan overlaps on Inflation Rates, GDP, and Housing & Construction, adds Scores, PMI / ISM, and Newsletters coverage while matching Macrotrends.
Frost & Sullivan adds
- Scores
- PMI / ISM
- Newsletters
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Unemployment Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Alpha Vantage
40% overlap
Hands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Data APIs, News, and News Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- Data APIs
- News
- News Sentiment
- Calendar
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
57% overlap
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) overlaps on Data Visualizations, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates, adds Data APIs, Calendar, and Central Bank Watcher coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- Central Bank Watcher
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Financials
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
European Central Bank (ECB)
44% overlap
European Central Bank (ECB) overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Data APIs, Calendar, and News coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
European Central Bank (ECB) adds
- Data APIs
- Calendar
- News
- Central Bank Watcher
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Main Street Data
44% overlap
Hands-on review
Main Street Data overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Stock Comparison, Watchlist, and Calendar coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Main Street Data adds
- Stock Comparison
- Watchlist
- Calendar
- Transcripts
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
MarketWatch
40% overlap
Hands-on review
MarketWatch overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds News, Alerts, and Calendar coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
MarketWatch adds
- News
- Alerts
- Calendar
- Watchlist
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
80% overlap
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Data APIs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) adds
- Data APIs
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Euromonitor (Passport)
80% overlap
Euromonitor (Passport) overlaps on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP, adds Data APIs coverage while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Euromonitor (Passport) adds
- Data APIs
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Business Quant
33% overlap
Business Quant overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Stock Comparison, Scores, and Flags coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Business Quant adds
- Stock Comparison
- Scores
- Flags
- 13F
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
ChartMill
30% overlap
Hands-on review
ChartMill overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Stock Ideas, Watchlist, and News coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
ChartMill adds
- Stock Ideas
- Watchlist
- News
- Alerts
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics
33% overlap
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics overlaps on Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, and Housing & Construction, adds Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, and Yield Curves coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics adds
- Data APIs
- Central Bank Watcher
- Yield Curves
- Calendar
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
- Unemployment Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
FINVIZ
30% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
FINVIZ overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Portfolio, Watchlist, and Backtesting coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
FINVIZ adds
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Backtesting
- News
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Fiscal.ai
30% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Fiscal.ai overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Fiscal.ai adds
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Alerts
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times)
30% overlap
Hands-on review
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) adds
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Alerts
- Compounding Calculator
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Godel Terminal
38% overlap
Godel Terminal overlaps on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials, adds News, Institutional Data, and Options & Derivatives coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Macrotrends.
Shared categories
Godel Terminal adds
- News
- Institutional Data
- Options & Derivatives
- Stock Comparison
Macrotrends keeps to itself
- Inflation Rates
- Unemployment Rates
- GDP
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
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