VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Euromonitor (Passport) vs OpenBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

OpenBB includes APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat categories that Euromonitor (Passport) omits.

Euromonitor (Passport) highlights: Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets., Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API., and REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data..

OpenBB is known for: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

OpenBB keeps a free entry point that Euromonitor (Passport) lacks.

Euromonitor (Passport) logo

Euromonitor (Passport)

euromonitor.com

Passport is Euromonitor’s global subscription database for industries, economies, and consumers. Subscribers can access content for a 12-month term, with official APIs available for structured delivery. Individual reports can also be purchased separately. Downloads are offered in Excel, PDF, and in some cases PowerPoint.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription
One-time

Quick highlights

  • Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
  • Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
  • REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
  • Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.
  • Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

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OpenBB

openbb.co

Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
  • Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
  • Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
  • Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
  • OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, GDP, and Inflation Rates plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

  • REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
  • Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
  • Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
  • Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeEuromonitor (Passport)OpenBB
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates

Shared: Data APIs, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates

Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

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

Subscription, One-time

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets.
  • Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API.
  • REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data.
  • Datasets currently cover Market Sizes, Company and Brand Shares, and additional statistical categories.
  • Macroeconomic coverage spans inflation rates, labor markets, global trade patterns, and more to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
  • Reports and datasets are exportable in Excel and PDF, with some reports also available in PowerPoint; charts and datasheets can be downloaded directly from the platform.

Unique

  • REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
  • Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
  • Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
  • Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
  • OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).
  • Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

OpenBB offers a free entry point, while Euromonitor (Passport) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB?

Both Euromonitor (Passport) and OpenBB 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?

Euromonitor (Passport) differentiates itself with Comprehensive Passport database covering global industries, economies, and consumer markets., Official APIs for subscribers, including Passport Stats (statistical data), Passport Insights (report metadata and downloads), and Via API., and REST-style API with OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access to subscription data., whereas OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

Curation & Accuracy

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