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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Estimize vs FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) comparison

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

Estimize logo

Estimize

estimize.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) logo

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)

fred.stlouisfed.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
EstimizeWeb, API
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Web, Mobile, API
Categories
Estimize6
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)10
Pricing details

Tool

Estimize

$99/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium$99/mo
Enterprise / Data FeedSubscription

Tool

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
ScreenersEstimize
AlertsTied
Data VisualizationsFRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeEstimizeFRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
Asset types
Stocks
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSONExcel
ExcelImageJSONXML

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Estimize strengths2

Categories covered by Estimize only.

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) strengths6

Categories covered by FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)?

Estimize focuses on Screeners, Alerts, and Calendar while FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) specializes in Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) cost?

Good news—both Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Estimize or FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) on my phone?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Estimize is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) 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 Estimize or FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)?

Choose Estimize if you need Crowdsourced EPS and revenue estimates on a non-GAAP basis, with more than 120,000 contributors and coverage of over 3,000 stocks and 80+ macro indicators each quarter., and Earnings and economic calendars (including CPI and PPI) with the ability for users to submit their own estimates.. Go with FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) if 800,000+ economic data series from 100+ sources, covering topics such as GDP, prices/inflation, employment, exchange rates, and interest rates., and Browse and track data via categories, releases, sources, and tags; series pages show metadata like units/frequency and “last updated / next release” fields. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) cover?

Both cover common asset types. Estimize also includes Stocks. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) adds coverage for Other.

Does Estimize or FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) have real-time data?

Estimize offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) 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 Estimize and FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (JSON, and Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Estimize or FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)?

Estimize includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) focuses on other analytical tools.

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Curation & Accuracy

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