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Tool Comparison

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) comparison

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

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)

data.bis.org

PricingFree

PlatformsWeb, API

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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

PricingFree, Subscription

PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API

Hands-on review

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Comparison highlights

Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
Overlap: both cover Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates and 1 other categories.
Coverage tilt: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has 3 categories you won't get in Financial Modeling Prep (FMP); Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 24 unique categories.
Pricing: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) is Free; Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is Free, Subscription.

Category leaders

Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has no category votes yet.
News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has no category votes yet.
Data Visualizations: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) is tagged for this workflow; Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

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BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Side-by-side metrics

Attribute	BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements)	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, Other	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Desktop, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Data APIs Calendar Inflation Rates Interest Rates

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) strengths

Categories covered by BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).

Data Visualizations Central Bank Watcher Housing & Construction

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) strengths

Categories covered by Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) but not BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) both support?

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

Do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) require subscriptions?

Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)?

Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) 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?

BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) differentiates itself with SDMX RESTful API for programmatic access to data & metadata; supports JSON, XML, CSV output; interactive API docs provided., Bulk downloads: each topic downloadable as a zipped CSV or SDMX file; topical packages show last‑updated stamps., and Release calendar with upcoming/past releases; exportable (CSV/Excel) and accessible via API; RSS feed available., whereas Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) stands out for Multi‑asset data coverage via a single API: equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indexes, forex, crypto, commodities, macroeconomic indicators, ESG and ownership datasets, organized into Market Data, Fundamental & Company Data, News & Calendar Data, Advanced Data, Ownership and Other Markets., Real‑time quotes plus intraday (1‑minute, 5‑minute, 30‑minute, 1‑hour) and end‑of‑day historical bars for stocks and other assets; Premium and Ultimate tiers add intraday chart endpoints, technical indicators and up to 30+ years of history, with Ultimate including 1‑minute intraday charting and full historical access., and Fundamental statement APIs with audited, standardized and as‑reported income statements, balance sheets and cash‑flow statements (annual, quarterly and TTM), plus key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values and product/geographic segment revenue breakdowns..

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