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Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) 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 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, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs categories that Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy omits.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy 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., and Public release calendar of upcoming statistical publications, refreshed weekly..

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..

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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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

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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

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, and Calendar.

Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher

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.

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	Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher	Shared: Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Calendar Unique: Data APIs, Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs
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	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
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 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	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) both support?

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

Do Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) require subscriptions?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)?

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

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 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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