VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
CB Insights vs Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
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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: CB Insights has 5 categories you won't get in Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC); Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) has 3 unique categories.
- Pricing: CB Insights is Subscription; Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: CB Insights is tagged for this workflow; Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) has no category votes yet.
- 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 | CB Insights | Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Other | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | 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.
CB Insights strengths
Categories covered by CB Insights but not Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC).
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) strengths
Categories covered by Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) but not CB Insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do CB Insights 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.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) offers a free entry point, while CB Insights requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
CB Insights ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
CB Insights differentiates itself with Global company intelligence platform covering private and public companies, investors, deals, and M&A activity., APIs and enterprise data feeds providing structured access to company, funding, and investor datasets., and Microsoft Excel add-in to pull in CB Insights company data, Mosaic Scores, and taxonomies directly into spreadsheets., 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.