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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

CME FedWatch vs Diffchecker comparison

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

CME FedWatch logo

CME FedWatch

cmegroup.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Diffchecker logo

Diffchecker

diffchecker.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
CME FedWatchWeb, API
DiffcheckerWeb, Desktop, API
Categories
CME FedWatch4
Diffchecker2
Pricing details
CME FedWatchDiffchecker
Free tier
Free trial14 days
Starting price$25/mo$15/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansWeb Tool, FedWatch End-of-Day API, FedWatch Intraday APIBasic, Pro + Desktop, Legal, Enterprise

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CME FedWatchDiffchecker

Platform details

AttributeCME FedWatchDiffchecker
Asset types
Futures
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
PDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CME FedWatch strengths3

Categories covered by CME FedWatch only.

Diffchecker strengths1

Categories covered by Diffchecker only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CME FedWatch and Diffchecker?

CME FedWatch focuses on Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Data APIs while Diffchecker specializes in Diff View, and APIs & SDKs. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CME FedWatch and Diffchecker cost?

Good news—both CME FedWatch and Diffchecker offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do CME FedWatch and Diffchecker 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 CME FedWatch or Diffchecker?

Choose CME FedWatch if you need Web tool shows probabilities of FOMC target rate changes for upcoming meetings, implied by 30‑Day Fed Funds futures prices (CME: “CME FedWatch”)., and Free tool listed among CME interest‑rate “free pricing and analytics tools.”. Go with Diffchecker if Supports multi-format comparisons: text, images, PDFs, Excel files, and folders., and Desktop apps allow fully offline diffs, ensuring comparisons never leave the user’s computer. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do CME FedWatch and Diffchecker cover?

Both cover common asset types. CME FedWatch also includes Futures. Diffchecker adds coverage for Other.

Does CME FedWatch or Diffchecker have real-time data?

CME FedWatch offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Diffchecker uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from CME FedWatch and Diffchecker?

CME FedWatch supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. Diffchecker has more limited export options.

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