VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) vs Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) 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
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
oec.world
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, and Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) has 5 categories you won't get in Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC); Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) has 3 unique categories.
- Pricing: BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) is Free; Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) | Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Bonds, Currencies, Options, Futures, Commodities, Real Estate, Other | 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, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) strengths
Categories covered by BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) but not Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC).
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) strengths
Categories covered by Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) but not BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Data Visualizations 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 Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) require subscriptions?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) 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 Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
Both BIS Data Portal (Bank for International Settlements) and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) 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 Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) stands out for Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification., Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans., and Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.