World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) keeps a free entry point that Euromonitor (Passport) lacks.
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Tool Comparison
Euromonitor (Passport) vs World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
In depth comparison
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
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
data.worldbank.org
Global macroeconomic and development indicators with fully open access. The Indicators API requires no API key, and the DataBank portal supports direct downloads in CSV, Excel, TXT, and SDMX. Most datasets are available under the CC BY 4.0 license, though a few third-party series carry different terms.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
- Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
- Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
- DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.
- Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports.
Community votes (overall)
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Euromonitor (Passport) | World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Other |
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 |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Euromonitor (Passport) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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?
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?
Both Euromonitor (Passport) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) stands out for Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..
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