ChartMill adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Alerts, Data Visualizations, Scores, and Position Sizing coverage that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) skips.
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ChartMill vs Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) includes Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Transcripts, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs categories that ChartMill omits.
ChartMill highlights: Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic..
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is known for: Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..
ChartMill
chartmill.com
A web-based research suite combining stock/ETF screeners, charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas. ChartMill supports server-side email alerts, custom screeners with advanced filters, and both technical and fundamental data. Analyst estimates and some premium data require a paid subscription. U.S. pre-market and after-hours coverage includes NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
- Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
- Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
- Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
- Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time).
Community votes (overall)
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
Market data delivered through REST and WebSocket APIs. Plans scale by geography and depth: Starter covers U.S. markets, Premium adds UK/Canada and extended history, and Ultimate unlocks global coverage, transcripts, fund and 13F data, one-minute intraday, and bulk delivery options. Bandwidth and query limits vary by plan.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
- REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
- WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
- Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
- Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
7 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Calendar, and Financials plus 4 more areas.
Where they differ
ChartMill
Distinct strengths include:
- Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
- Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
- Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
- Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Distinct strengths include:
- Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
- REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
- WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
- Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | ChartMill | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Calendar, Financials, Insider Data, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Watchlist, Alerts, Data Visualizations, Scores, Position Sizing | Shared: News, Calendar, Financials, Insider Data, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Transcripts, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ChartMill and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Financials, Insider Data, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ChartMill and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) require subscriptions?
Both ChartMill and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ChartMill and Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)?
Both ChartMill 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?
ChartMill differentiates itself with Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic., whereas Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) stands out for Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..
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