FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and PMI / ISM and pushes into Data Visualizations and APIs & SDKs with Trading Economics and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Quick takeaways
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), European Central Bank (ECB), and GuruFocus keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark Trading Economics without committing budget.
Trading Economics rivals most often add coverage in APIs & SDKs, Data Visualizations, and Screeners, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Matchups catalogued
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Include free tiers
7
Offer mobile access
66%
Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
How Trading Economics 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.
- Data APIs19
- Interest Rates19
- Calendar17
- Inflation Rates17
- GDP14
- Unemployment Rates12
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond Trading Economics.
- APIs & SDKs10
- Data Visualizations9
- Screeners8
- ETF Holdings7
- Financials7
- Insider Data6
Where Trading Economics stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to Trading Economics across these matchups.
- Credit Ratings & Outlooks24
- PMI / ISM21
- Real Yields21
- Retail Sales21
- Consumer Sentiment20
- Housing & Construction19
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push Trading Economics into new workflows.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
80% overlap
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and PMI / ISM, adds Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) adds
- Data Visualizations
- APIs & SDKs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- Credit Ratings & Outlooks
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
European Central Bank (ECB)
100% overlap
European Central Bank (ECB) overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
GuruFocus
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on News, Calendar, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
GuruFocus adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
YCharts
50% overlap
Hands-on review
YCharts overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
YCharts adds
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
- Data Visualizations
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Subscription
ECB Data Portal
80% overlap
ECB Data Portal overlaps on Data APIs, Central Bank Watcher, and Inflation Rates, adds APIs & SDKs and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
ECB Data Portal adds
- APIs & SDKs
- Data Visualizations
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Alpha Vantage
44% overlap
Hands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, adds News Sentiment, Dividends, and Splits coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- News Sentiment
- Dividends
- Splits
- IPO
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
44% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, adds Financials, ETF Holdings, and 13F coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Financials
- ETF Holdings
- 13F
- Insider Data
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
MacroMicro
44% overlap
MacroMicro overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and PMI / ISM, adds Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
MacroMicro adds
- Data Visualizations
- ETF Screeners
- ETF Comparison
- Which ETF includes this Stock?
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Bank of England (Statistics & Data)
100% overlap
Bank of England (Statistics & Data) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Central Bank Watcher, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
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 Central Bank Watcher, adds Newsletters and APIs & SDKs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Data & Statistics adds
- Newsletters
- APIs & SDKs
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Macrotrends
70% overlap
Macrotrends overlaps on Housing & Construction, Retail Sales, and Consumer Sentiment, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Macrotrends adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Financials
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
100% overlap
Hands-on review
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
OpenBB
38% overlap
OpenBB overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Inflation Rates, adds APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Custom Dashboards coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
OpenBB adds
- APIs & SDKs
- Sheets / Excel Add-ins
- Custom Dashboards
- IPO
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)
86% overlap
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Central Bank Watcher, adds Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) adds
- Data Visualizations
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Frost & Sullivan
75% overlap
Frost & Sullivan overlaps on PMI / ISM, Housing & Construction, and Retail Sales, adds Scores and Newsletters coverage while matching Trading Economics.
Frost & Sullivan adds
- Scores
- Newsletters
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Subscription
MarketWatch
31% overlap
Hands-on review
MarketWatch overlaps on News, Calendar, and Alerts, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
MarketWatch adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Euromonitor (Passport)
100% overlap
Euromonitor (Passport) overlaps on Data APIs, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Subscription
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 Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Calendar
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Unusual Whales
27% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Unusual Whales overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, adds Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Unusual Whales adds
- Screeners
- Options & Derivatives
- Portfolio
- Paper Trading
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Investing.com
25% overlap
Hands-on review
Investing.com overlaps on News, Calendar, and Alerts, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Investing.com adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Data APIs
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Benzinga
50% overlap
Benzinga overlaps on Data APIs, News, and Calendar, adds Newsletters, Watchlist, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Benzinga adds
- Newsletters
- Watchlist
- Screeners
- Transcripts
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
- Retail Sales
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
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 Trading Economics.
Shared categories
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) adds
- Education
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
Shared platforms
Web
Mobile
API
Shared pricing
Free
CME FedWatch Tool
67% overlap
CME FedWatch Tool overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Central Bank Watcher, adds APIs & SDKs and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
CME FedWatch Tool adds
- APIs & SDKs
- Data Visualizations
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Alerts
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Estimize
67% overlap
Estimize overlaps on Data APIs, Calendar, and Alerts, adds Screeners and Analyst Forecasts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Trading Economics.
Shared categories
Estimize adds
- Screeners
- Analyst Forecasts
Trading Economics keeps to itself
- News
- Central Bank Watcher
- PMI / ISM
- Housing & Construction
Shared platforms
Web
API
Shared pricing
Free
Subscription
Curation & Accuracy
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