VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Calcbench vs Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Calcbench
calcbench.com
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
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 Financials, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Calcbench has 7 categories you won't get in Financial Modeling Prep (FMP); Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 24 unique categories.
- Curation signals: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP): Hands-on review.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Calcbench has no category votes yet.
- News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Calcbench has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Calcbench | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | 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, Desktop, API | Web, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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.
Calcbench strengths
Categories covered by Calcbench but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) strengths
Categories covered by Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) but not Calcbench.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Calcbench and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Calcbench and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) require subscriptions?
Both Calcbench and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Calcbench and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)?
Both Calcbench 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?
Calcbench differentiates itself with As‑reported financials with drill‑through ‘Trace to source’ into the filing; multi‑company time‑series and standardized metrics., Interactive disclosures/footnotes search across 10‑K/10‑Q (and other docs); segment & geographic breakouts., and Earnings press‑release data within minutes of wire: GAAP, non‑GAAP, guidance, KPIs; model‑ready via Excel or API., 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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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.