VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
CME FedWatch Tool vs Open Payments (CMS) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
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, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: CME FedWatch Tool has 3 categories you won't get in Open Payments (CMS); Open Payments (CMS) has 1 unique categories.
- Pricing: CME FedWatch Tool is Free, Subscription; Open Payments (CMS) is Free.
Category leaders
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | CME FedWatch Tool | Open Payments (CMS) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Futures | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
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.
CME FedWatch Tool strengths
Categories covered by CME FedWatch Tool but not Open Payments (CMS).
Open Payments (CMS) strengths
Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) but not CME FedWatch Tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do CME FedWatch Tool and Open Payments (CMS) both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do CME FedWatch Tool and Open Payments (CMS) require subscriptions?
Both CME FedWatch Tool and Open Payments (CMS) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access CME FedWatch Tool and Open Payments (CMS)?
Both CME FedWatch Tool and Open Payments (CMS) 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?
CME FedWatch Tool differentiates itself with Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures., Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel., and Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view., whereas Open Payments (CMS) stands out for Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal., and Open Data API (ODA) for programmatic access with filtering, querying, and aggregation (SoQL‑style)..
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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.