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Ahrefs vs Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Ahrefs adds App & Website Traffic coverage that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) skips.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) includes Data APIs, Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, and US Government Trades categories that Ahrefs omits.

Ahrefs highlights: Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics., Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites., and Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit — reserved for Advanced and above..

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is known for: Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..

Ahrefs

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Hands-on review

A leading SEO and web-traffic intelligence suite. The free Ahrefs Webmaster Tools unlocks limited access to Site Explorer, Site Audit, and Web Analytics for verified sites, while full platform plans expand into deep backlink, keyword, and content analysis. Higher-tier subscriptions govern credits, export limits, historical data windows, and API access.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics.
Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites.
Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit — reserved for Advanced and above.
Automated email alerts for new or lost backlinks, keyword changes, and web mentions, with flexible delivery options.
API v3 is included with Enterprise plans (with limited test queries available to all users).

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Market data delivered through REST and WebSocket APIs. Plans scale by geography and depth: Starter covers U.S. markets, Premium adds UK/Canada and extended history, and Ultimate unlocks global coverage, transcripts, fund and 13F data, one-minute intraday, and bulk delivery options. Bandwidth and query limits vary by plan.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

APIs & SDKs

Where they differ

Ahrefs

Distinct strengths include:

App & Website Traffic

Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics.
Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites.
Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit — reserved for Advanced and above.
Automated email alerts for new or lost backlinks, keyword changes, and web mentions, with flexible delivery options.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Price Targets

Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ahrefs	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: App & Website Traffic	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Data APIs, Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics. Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites. Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit — reserved for Advanced and above. Automated email alerts for new or lost backlinks, keyword changes, and web mentions, with flexible delivery options. API v3 is included with Enterprise plans (with limited test queries available to all users). Enterprise also adds SSO, two-factor authentication, and higher data allowances.	Unique Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery). REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints. WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds. Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series. Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars. Insider trading and U.S. Congress trading activity datasets, with detailed insider statistics.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Ahrefs and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) both support?

Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Ahrefs and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) require subscriptions?

Both Ahrefs and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Ahrefs and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)?

Both Ahrefs and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Ahrefs differentiates itself with Comprehensive toolkit: Site Explorer, Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, Content Explorer, and Web Analytics., Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free) provides a lighter version of Site Explorer and Site Audit, plus Web Analytics for verified sites., and Looker Studio connectors available for Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, and Site Audit — reserved for Advanced and above., whereas Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) stands out for Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..

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