VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Monday, October 13, 2025

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Head-to-head

BizToc vs Trading Economics comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BizToc adds Reddit, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Trading Economics skips.

Trading Economics includes Calendar, Alerts, Central Bank Watcher, PMI / ISM, Housing & Construction, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Credit Ratings & Outlooks, and Real Yields categories that BizToc omits.

BizToc highlights: ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures..

Trading Economics is known for: REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats., Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News., and Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time..

BizToc

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Single‑page, real‑time business & finance news aggregator created by Thomas Marban and backed by Mark Cuban. Includes a chronological 'Wire', image‑driven 'Imagery' view, search, customizable grid, dark mode, RSS, an official REST API via RapidAPI, a ChatGPT plugin entry, and OpenBB integration.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Desktop

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.
Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension.

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Trading Economics

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Trading Economics provides economic indicators, financial market data, forecasts, and news for over 150 countries. Its web and mobile Analytics plans bundle site features, alerts, and research dashboards, while API access is offered separately with usage-based pricing. Streaming feeds for calendars, markets, and earnings require API credentials. Plans range from free website access to professional subscriptions for institutional workflows.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats.
Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News.
Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time.
Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels.
Market data includes real-time/delayed quotes for FX, commodities, stock indexes, and bonds, plus downloadable historical series.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, and Data APIs.

Where they differ

BizToc

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.

Trading Economics

Distinct strengths include:

Housing & Construction

Retail Sales

Consumer Sentiment

Inflation Rates

REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats.
Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News.
Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time.
Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	BizToc	Trading Economics
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Data APIs Unique: Reddit, APIs & SDKs	Shared: News, Data APIs Unique: Calendar, Alerts, Central Bank Watcher, PMI / ISM, Housing & Construction, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Credit Ratings & Outlooks, Real Yields
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Mutual Funds	Commodities, Currencies, Bonds, Stocks, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, Desktop, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites. Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks. ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures. Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search. Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension. API: Official REST API on RapidAPI (base URL biztoc.p.rapidapi.com), with OpenBB integration; ChatGPT plugin link present on-site.	Unique REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats. Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News. Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time. Streaming support for calendar releases and earnings data via persistent WebSocket channels. Market data includes real-time/delayed quotes for FX, commodities, stock indexes, and bonds, plus downloadable historical series. Global company financials and earnings fundamentals dataset.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do BizToc and Trading Economics both support?

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

Do BizToc and Trading Economics require subscriptions?

Both BizToc and Trading Economics keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BizToc and Trading Economics?

Both BizToc and Trading Economics support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BizToc differentiates itself with ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures., whereas Trading Economics stands out for REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats., Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News., and Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time..

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