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Head-to-head

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy vs Frost & Sullivan 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, Interest Rates, and Calendar coverage that Frost & Sullivan skips.

Frost & Sullivan includes Scores, PMI / ISM, Retail Sales, Housing & Construction, Consumer Sentiment, GDP, and Newsletters 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..

Frost & Sullivan is known for: Frost Radar™: a signature benchmarking framework that scores companies on Growth and Innovation. Reports include the PDF download plus an analyst-led Growth Dialog™ session., Online research store with single-purchase studies across industries and themes. Deliverables include Frost Radar reports, market and technology studies, and economic trackers, all offered as PDF downloads with list pricing., and iFrost Industry Research Database: a digital platform for interactive analysis with instant data updates, customizable charts, and what Frost calls “API-driven solutions.”.

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

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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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Frost & Sullivan

frost.com

Global analyst research and benchmarking delivered as one-off PDF reports through their online store, or as part of enterprise subscriptions like Growth Opportunity Analytics and iFrost. Pricing is premium — for example, a Frost Radar report costs around $4,950, while an Economic Tracker study is about $1,500. iFrost is positioned as an interactive, API-driven data platform, though no open developer API is publicly offered.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

One-time
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Frost Radar™: a signature benchmarking framework that scores companies on Growth and Innovation. Reports include the PDF download plus an analyst-led Growth Dialog™ session.
  • Online research store with single-purchase studies across industries and themes. Deliverables include Frost Radar reports, market and technology studies, and economic trackers, all offered as PDF downloads with list pricing.
  • iFrost Industry Research Database: a digital platform for interactive analysis with instant data updates, customizable charts, and what Frost calls “API-driven solutions.”
  • Global Economic Tracker (GET-IT): macroeconomic database covering GDP, inflation, PMIs, retail sales, consumer and business confidence, industrial production, and housing indicators. Data is updated monthly, quarterly, or annually with forecasts included.
  • Growth Opportunity Analytics and Growth Analytics programs: subscription offerings that bundle ongoing research, datasets, and analyst access for enterprise clients.

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Shared focus areas

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Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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.

Frost & Sullivan

Distinct strengths include:

  • Frost Radar™: a signature benchmarking framework that scores companies on Growth and Innovation. Reports include the PDF download plus an analyst-led Growth Dialog™ session.
  • Online research store with single-purchase studies across industries and themes. Deliverables include Frost Radar reports, market and technology studies, and economic trackers, all offered as PDF downloads with list pricing.
  • iFrost Industry Research Database: a digital platform for interactive analysis with instant data updates, customizable charts, and what Frost calls “API-driven solutions.”
  • Global Economic Tracker (GET-IT): macroeconomic database covering GDP, inflation, PMIs, retail sales, consumer and business confidence, industrial production, and housing indicators. Data is updated monthly, quarterly, or annually with forecasts included.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary PolicyFrost & Sullivan
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Inflation Rates

Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Calendar

Shared: Inflation Rates

Unique: Scores, PMI / ISM, Retail Sales, Housing & Construction, Consumer Sentiment, GDP, Newsletters

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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free

One-time, 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

  • Frost Radar™: a signature benchmarking framework that scores companies on Growth and Innovation. Reports include the PDF download plus an analyst-led Growth Dialog™ session.
  • Online research store with single-purchase studies across industries and themes. Deliverables include Frost Radar reports, market and technology studies, and economic trackers, all offered as PDF downloads with list pricing.
  • iFrost Industry Research Database: a digital platform for interactive analysis with instant data updates, customizable charts, and what Frost calls “API-driven solutions.”
  • Global Economic Tracker (GET-IT): macroeconomic database covering GDP, inflation, PMIs, retail sales, consumer and business confidence, industrial production, and housing indicators. Data is updated monthly, quarterly, or annually with forecasts included.
  • Growth Opportunity Analytics and Growth Analytics programs: subscription offerings that bundle ongoing research, datasets, and analyst access for enterprise clients.
  • Best Practices Awards program: structured recognition for companies across industries, supported by published methodologies and ongoing press releases.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both platforms cover 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 Frost & Sullivan 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 Frost & Sullivan?

Both Bank of Japan (BOJ) — Statistics & Monetary Policy and Frost & Sullivan 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 Frost & Sullivan stands out for Frost Radar™: a signature benchmarking framework that scores companies on Growth and Innovation. Reports include the PDF download plus an analyst-led Growth Dialog™ session., Online research store with single-purchase studies across industries and themes. Deliverables include Frost Radar reports, market and technology studies, and economic trackers, all offered as PDF downloads with list pricing., and iFrost Industry Research Database: a digital platform for interactive analysis with instant data updates, customizable charts, and what Frost calls “API-driven solutions.”.

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