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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs Euromonitor (Passport) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy adds Central Bank Watcher, and Calendar coverage that Euromonitor (Passport) skips.

Euromonitor (Passport) includes Data APIs, GDP, and Unemployment Rates categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy has a free tier, while Euromonitor (Passport) requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

boj.or.jp

Japan’s central bank portal for monetary policy releases and official statistics. The BOJ-STAT database provides searchable time series, and bulk 'Flat File' downloads make it easy to access major datasets. Release calendars include exact posting times, with many key updates appearing around 08:50 JST.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.
Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames.

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Euromonitor (Passport)

euromonitor.com

Passport is Euromonitor’s global subscription database for industries, economies, and consumers. Subscribers can access content for a 12-month term, with official APIs available for structured delivery. Individual reports can also be purchased separately. Downloads are offered in Excel, PDF, and in some cases PowerPoint.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-time

Quick highlights

Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.
Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

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Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher Calendar

BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day.
Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days.
Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly.
Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning.

Euromonitor (Passport)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs GDP Unemployment Rates

Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy	Euromonitor (Passport)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Calendar	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates Unique: Data APIs, GDP, Unemployment Rates
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Subscription, One-time
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day. Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days. Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly. Call Money Market data including the uncollateralized overnight call rate (TONA), with provisional figures at market close and final updates the next morning. Bulk 'Flat Files' for core datasets such as CGPI, SPPI, IOPI, Flow of Funds, Tankan survey, balance of payments, and BIS statistics, provided in CSV with standardized filenames. Central hub for monetary policy decisions, statements, and supporting materials.	Unique Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets. Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API. REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data. Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories. Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions. Reports and datasets are exportable in Excel and PDF, with some reports also available in PowerPoint; charts and datasheets can be downloaded directly from the platform.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Euromonitor (Passport) both support?

Both platforms cover Interest Rates, and Inflation Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy offers a free entry point, while Euromonitor (Passport) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Euromonitor (Passport)?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Euromonitor (Passport) 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?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy differentiates itself with BOJ-STAT time-series database covering official economic and financial statistics, updated multiple times per day., Detailed release schedule that specifies which datasets are posted to BOJ-STAT around 08:50 JST on release days., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly., whereas Euromonitor (Passport) stands out for Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets., Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API., and REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data..

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