VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Tool Comparison

BeyondSPX vs OpenBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BeyondSPX adds Stock Ideas, Screeners, Stock Comparison, Newsletters, Education, Calendar, and Watchlist coverage that OpenBB skips.

OpenBB includes APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and AI Chat categories that BeyondSPX omits.

In depth comparison

BeyondSPX

beyondspx.com

Hands-on review

Semantic stock-discovery and research platform focused on the U.S. equity universe. Users can describe the type of companies they want (e.g., ‘profitable robotics companies’ or ‘stocks with strong pricing power’) and the AI screener returns matching stocks from a library of research reports. Coverage spans 5,000+ US-traded stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC names, with detailed fundamentals, narrative analysis, category taxonomy, and a weekly ‘Investment Themes of the Week’ newsletter. The core web app is free to use as of late 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.
Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure).

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OpenBB

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Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Where they differ

BeyondSPX

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Screeners Stock Comparison Newsletters Education Calendar Watchlist

AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis.
Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers.
Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard.
Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports.

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs Sheets / Excel Add-ins Custom Dashboards Data APIs IPO Dividends Splits Interest Rates

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BeyondSPX	OpenBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: AI, News Unique: Stock Ideas, Screeners, Stock Comparison, Newsletters, Education, Calendar, Watchlist	Shared: AI, News Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, 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 AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis. Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers. Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard. Thematic company write‑ups with structured sections like Growth Outlook, Profitability, Competitive Moat, Financial Health, Valuation, and Returns to Shareholders, plus full long‑form research reports. Peer and category context via ‘Explore Other Stocks In…’ and peer valuation sections that group each stock into detailed business categories (e.g., Construction & Engineering, Wound Care Devices, 5G Infrastructure). ‘Category Movers’ page showing top gaining and losing business categories by one‑day performance, plus a market heatmap where tile size reflects market cap and color reflects performance.	Unique REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported. Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings. Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows. Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier. OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX). Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BeyondSPX and OpenBB both support?

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

Do BeyondSPX and OpenBB require subscriptions?

Both BeyondSPX and OpenBB keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BeyondSPX and OpenBB?

Both BeyondSPX and OpenBB 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?

BeyondSPX differentiates itself with AI-powered natural‑language stock screener: type a thesis like “profitable companies with quantum computing exposure” or “stocks benefiting from reshoring trends” and get matching companies with links to full analysis., Semantic discovery on the homepage and dedicated ‘AI Stock Screener’ page that searches across BeyondSPX’s research corpus on 5,000+ US stocks, including microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC tickers., and Dedicated stock pages combining quote data (15‑min delayed IEX prices), key valuation multiples, growth metrics, profitability, balance sheet strength, and cash‑flow metrics in one dashboard., whereas OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

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