VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Tool Comparison

BeyondSPX vs OpenBB comparison

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

BeyondSPX logo

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
OpenBB logo

OpenBB

openbb.co

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
BeyondSPXWeb
OpenBBWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
Categories
BeyondSPX11
OpenBB12
Pricing details

Tool

BeyondSPX

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

OpenBB

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Workspace CommunityFree
Workspace ProContact sales
Open Data Platform (ODP)Free

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Platform details

AttributeBeyondSPXOpenBB
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
15-min Delayed
Not specified
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BeyondSPX and OpenBB?

BeyondSPX focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do BeyondSPX and OpenBB cost?

Good news—both BeyondSPX and OpenBB offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—BeyondSPX or OpenBB?

BeyondSPX is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use BeyondSPX or OpenBB on my phone?

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. BeyondSPX is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does BeyondSPX or OpenBB have an API?

OpenBB provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. BeyondSPX doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose BeyondSPX or OpenBB?

Choose BeyondSPX if you need Coverage and research on roughly 5,000 U.S. stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with a stated goal of helping investors “find and understand stocks.”, and Semantic / AI-powered stock screener: investors type theses such as “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and receive matching companies linked to full analysis.. Go with OpenBB if Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do BeyondSPX and OpenBB cover?

Both cover Stocks. OpenBB adds coverage for ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, Options, and Futures.

Which has a better stock screener—BeyondSPX or OpenBB?

Both BeyondSPX and OpenBB include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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