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CME FedWatch Tool vs Quartr comparison

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

Quick takeaways

CME FedWatch Tool adds Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data Visualizations coverage that Quartr skips.

Quartr includes Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI, AI Chat, Alerts, Webhooks, and Watchlist categories that CME FedWatch Tool omits.

CME FedWatch Tool highlights: 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..

Quartr is known for: Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..

Quartr offers mobile access, which CME FedWatch Tool skips.

CME FedWatch Tool

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Official CME probabilities for upcoming FOMC decisions, derived from 30‑Day Fed Funds (ZQ) futures. Web tool provides meeting‑by‑meeting probability matrices, comparisons over time, a historical download, and a Dot Plot view. A paid REST API is available for programmatic access. CME documents the probability‑tree methodology clearly; API snapshots update on business days at ~01:45 UTC. Media usage asks attribution to “CME FedWatch.”

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

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.
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view.
One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities.
Transparent methodology: unconditional probabilities via a binary probability tree built from implied EFFR, assuming 25 bp step sizes.

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Quartr

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Quartr brings together earnings calls, transcripts, filings, reports, and slides into one platform. The free mobile app is consumer-friendly, while Quartr Pro (desktop) and the API are enterprise products sold on a custom basis. The API is generous—paying customers get effectively unlimited calls, demo accounts are capped, and a 50 rps global rate limit goes into effect in December 2025. Live audio and transcripts are delivered in real time, making it a go-to tool for analysts who don’t want to wait.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Calendar.

Where they differ

CME FedWatch Tool

Distinct strengths include:

Central Bank Watcher

Interest Rates

Data Visualizations

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.
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view.
One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities.

Quartr

Distinct strengths include:

Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	CME FedWatch Tool	Quartr
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Calendar Unique: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, Data Visualizations	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Calendar Unique: Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI, AI Chat, Alerts, Webhooks, Watchlist
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Futures	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view. One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities. Transparent methodology: unconditional probabilities via a binary probability tree built from implied EFFR, assuming 25 bp step sizes. FedWatch REST API (OAuth2) with endpoints for /forecasts and /meetings (future/history); extended history available.	Unique Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen. Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place. AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document. Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time. Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts. Free mobile app with watchlists, personalized newsfeeds, consensus estimates, revenue segment breakdowns, offline listening, and curated company lists.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do CME FedWatch Tool and Quartr both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do CME FedWatch Tool and Quartr require subscriptions?

Both CME FedWatch Tool and Quartr keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Quartr ships a dedicated mobile experience, while CME FedWatch Tool focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Quartr stands out for Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..

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