★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Euromonitor (Passport) vs OpenBB
Pick Euromonitor (Passport) instead if
Euromonitor (Passport)
Best for APIs & data feeds and macro data
Subscription, One-time · Web · API
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Start here
OpenBB
Best for sheets / excel add-ins and data visualizations
Free • Contact for pricing · Web · Desktop · Mobile · 75% positive (4 votes)
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, data visualizations, and custom dashboards, things Euromonitor (Passport) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, APIs & data feeds and macro data), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. OpenBB simply does more: 12 categories to Euromonitor (Passport)'s 2, including sheets / excel add-ins, data visualizations, and custom dashboards, plus a mobile app. Euromonitor (Passport) counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- OpenBB
- Free plan
- OpenBB
- Broader coverage
- OpenBB12 vs 2 categories
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
- Beginner friendly
- Euromonitor (Passport)
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Subscription, One-time | Free • Contact for pricing |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 7 limits: Workspace Community: copilot queries per day: 20, Workspace Community: excel add in: No (per plan comparison) +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | — | OpenBB Skills, Workspace MCP server +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more |
Categories covered | 2 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Capabilities | — | IV surface and Yield curves |
Security | — | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Euromonitor (Passport) | Visit OpenBB |
Standout features
What Euromonitor (Passport) does best
- Research global industries, economies, countries, consumer markets, channels, companies, brands, and category trends from one subscription platform.
- Use Passport data for market sizing, category growth, consumer behavior, channel analysis, macro context, and country or industry comparisons.
- Access reports, expert insights, forecasts, market sizes, company shares, brand shares, and statistical datasets where your subscription includes them.
- Use Passport AI for natural-language market-research questions and concise summaries across subscribed Passport sources.
- Use official Passport APIs, including statistics and insights delivery, to integrate subscribed content into internal dashboards, models, and workflows.
What OpenBB does best
- Use the open-source Open Data Platform locally under AGPL for unified financial and economic data access through provider connectors.
- Work across Python, REST API, notebooks, Workspace, and Excel-oriented workflows depending on whether you are coding, analyzing, or building dashboards.
- Connect third-party data providers and your own API keys; OpenBB does not host or redistribute production market data for you.
- Build Workspace dashboards with customizable UI components, apps, widgets, and firm-specific data integrations.
- Add proprietary or internal data by exposing an API plus a widgets.json definition for custom Workspace widgets.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: OAuth2 | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs |
Integrations | Not specified | OpenBB SkillsWorkspace MCP serverMCP serversExcel Add-in |
Export formats | ExcelPDFPowerPoint | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access |
Capability signals | Not specified | IV surfaceYield curves |
Vendor & support | Euromonitor International LtdCountry: United KingdomFounded 1972Support: Email | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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Pricing breakdown
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Starting price
Plans & pricing
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- copilot queries per day: 20
- excel add in: No (per plan comparison)
- +1 more
- pricing model: One-time license for the entire team (contact sales)
- support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST)
- license: AGPL
- deployment: Runs locally
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
2Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Euromonitor (Passport) strengths
0What you only get with Euromonitor (Passport).
No unique categories.
OpenBB strengths
10Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB?
Euromonitor (Passport) leans toward APIs & data feeds and macro data, while OpenBB puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Euromonitor (Passport) or OpenBB free to use?
OpenBB has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Euromonitor (Passport) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with OpenBB and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Euromonitor (Passport) or OpenBB?
Euromonitor (Passport) is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Euromonitor (Passport) or OpenBB on my phone?
OpenBB lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Euromonitor (Passport) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Euromonitor (Passport) or OpenBB?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Euromonitor (Passport) if you prefer its overall approach; go with OpenBB if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB cover?
Euromonitor (Passport) covers other. OpenBB covers stocks, ETFs, and cryptos.
Can I export data from Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Euromonitor (Passport) or OpenBB?
OpenBB has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Euromonitor (Passport) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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