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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

ApeWisdom vs Open Payments (CMS) comparison

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

ApeWisdom logo

ApeWisdom

apewisdom.io

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Open Payments (CMS) logo

Open Payments (CMS)

openpaymentsdata.cms.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
ApeWisdomWeb, API
Open Payments (CMS)Web, API
Categories
ApeWisdom5
Open Payments (CMS)4
Pricing details

Tool

ApeWisdom

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Open Payments (CMS)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
Stock IdeasApeWisdom
Data VisualizationsOpen Payments (CMS)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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Platform details

AttributeApeWisdomOpen Payments (CMS)
Asset types
StocksETFsCryptos
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ApeWisdom strengths3

Categories covered by ApeWisdom only.

Open Payments (CMS) strengths2

Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS)?

ApeWisdom focuses on Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Reddit while Open Payments (CMS) specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS) cost?

Good news—both ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—ApeWisdom or Open Payments (CMS)?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Do ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose ApeWisdom or Open Payments (CMS)?

Choose ApeWisdom if you need Trending leaderboards for Reddit tickers (past 24h) showing mentions, 30-day trend, and upvotes; includes subreddit-specific leaderboards., and Separate views for Stocks, Cryptos, and an aggregated "All" list; includes a 4chan /biz leaderboard marked as BETA.. Go with Open Payments (CMS) if Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., and Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS) cover?

Both cover common asset types. ApeWisdom also includes Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos. Open Payments (CMS) adds coverage for Other.

Can I export data from ApeWisdom and Open Payments (CMS)?

Open Payments (CMS) supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. ApeWisdom has more limited export options.

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