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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Calcbench vs Trading Economics comparison

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

Calcbench logo

Calcbench

calcbench.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Trading Economics logo

Trading Economics

tradingeconomics.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CalcbenchWeb, Desktop, API
Trading EconomicsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Categories
Calcbench9
Trading Economics15
Pricing details

Tool

Calcbench

$500/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$600/mo
Premium (Annual)$6000/yr
Professional (Annual)$12000/yr
API Access / Data Syndication (Add-on)Contact sales
Academic AccessContact sales

Tool

Trading Economics

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Guest (sample)Free
Subscription (paid)Subscription
Category leaders
NewsTrading Economics
AlertsTrading Economics
DividendsTrading Economics
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Platform details

AttributeCalcbenchTrading Economics
Asset types
Stocks
StocksBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesOther
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
StreamingReal-time
API access
REST
RESTWebSocket
Export formats
Excel
CSVExcelJSONXML

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Calcbench strengths5

Categories covered by Calcbench only.

Trading Economics strengths11

Categories covered by Trading Economics only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Calcbench and Trading Economics?

Calcbench focuses on Financials, Improved Filings, and Diff View while Trading Economics specializes in GDP, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Calcbench and Trading Economics cost?

Good news—both Calcbench and Trading Economics offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Calcbench or Trading Economics?

Trading Economics is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use Calcbench or Trading Economics on my phone?

Trading Economics has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Calcbench is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Calcbench and Trading Economics have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Calcbench or Trading Economics?

Choose Calcbench if you need Web-based platform for as-reported financial statements and as-filed SEC documents (10-Ks, 10-Qs, earnings press releases)., and Interactive Disclosures & Footnotes viewer: browse filings by topic/section (e.g., MD&A, Risk Factors) with pinpoint text search; compare peers/time periods; pull tables/numbers into Excel.. Go with Trading Economics if Docs advertise indicators (>15,000 data series from official sources) and an economic calendar (~1600 events/month across 150+ countries)., and REST API provides direct access to economic indicators plus markets data (FX, stock indexes, government bond yields, commodities) and company financials; includes subscriptions to market quotes and streaming updates (calendar + earnings). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Calcbench and Trading Economics cover?

Both cover Stocks. Trading Economics adds coverage for Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, and Other.

Do Calcbench and Trading Economics offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Calcbench and Trading Economics?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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