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Bloomberg vs Oilprice.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Bloomberg adds Alerts, and Videos coverage that Oilprice.com skips.

Oilprice.com includes Data Visualizations categories that Bloomberg omits.

Oilprice.com keeps a free entry point that Bloomberg lacks.

In depth comparison

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com

Bloomberg’s consumer subscription service provides unlimited access to Bloomberg.com and the mobile app. Digital Access includes news, analysis, live TV/radio, podcasts, and audio articles. An Annual + Businessweek Print plan adds the weekly magazine in print. Most content is paywalled, though a selection of newsletters is free. Registered users can create watchlists (up to 10 lists with 25 securities each) and opt into alerts. Browser push notifications and mobile app alerts are supported.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.
Watchlist alerts allow subscribers to receive notifications when a U.S. equity closes.

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Oilprice.com

oilprice.com

Energy-focused news and data hub featuring global oil prices, rig counts, and analysis. A free community plan includes watchlists and limited premium content, while the paid Global Energy Alert newsletter delivers weekly insights and stock picks with a 30-day trial.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics.
Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day).
Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends.
Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial).
Free Community membership includes a customizable oil-price watchlist, three premium articles per month, and weekly market updates by email.

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Where they differ

Bloomberg

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts Videos

Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles.
Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access.
Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free.
Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies.

Oilprice.com

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics.
Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day).
Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends.
Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bloomberg	Oilprice.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Newsletters, Watchlist Unique: Alerts, Videos	Shared: News, Newsletters, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies	Commodities, Futures
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles. Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access. Catalog of newsletters such as Markets Daily, Morning Briefing, and Money Stuff; some are subscriber-only, while others are free. Market Data watchlist functionality: up to 10 lists, each with 25 securities and 100 lots. Supports stocks, funds, and currencies. Watchlist alerts allow subscribers to receive notifications when a U.S. equity closes. Browser push alerts provide regional and global news broadcasts, available on an opt-in basis.	Unique Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics. Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day). Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends. Premium Global Energy Alert newsletter featuring expert analysis, special reports, and monthly stock picks (advertised at $279/year with a 30-day trial). Free Community membership includes a customizable oil-price watchlist, three premium articles per month, and weekly market updates by email. Mobile apps for iOS and Android provide real-time access to prices and news.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bloomberg and Oilprice.com both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Oilprice.com offers a free entry point, while Bloomberg requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Bloomberg and Oilprice.com?

Both Bloomberg and Oilprice.com 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?

Bloomberg differentiates itself with Digital Access plan includes unlimited Bloomberg.com and app usage, with live TV, radio, podcasts, and audio articles., Annual + Businessweek Print subscription adds the weekly magazine in print form, alongside full digital access., and Catalog of newsletters such as *Markets Daily*, *Morning Briefing*, and *Money Stuff*; some are subscriber-only, while others are free., whereas Oilprice.com stands out for Price charts for more than 150 crude blends and indexes, with comparison tools and analytics., Clear data-delay labels on price tables (e.g., WTI and Brent delayed ~10 minutes; OPEC Basket delayed ~1 day)., and Rig Count dashboard covering U.S. and Canadian rigs, frac spreads, and production trends..

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