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FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) vs U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) comparison

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

FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) logo

FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)

banks.data.fdic.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) logo

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

bls.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)Web, API
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Web, API, Mobile
Categories
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)4
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)5
Pricing details
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree
Category leaders
ScreenersFDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)
FinancialsFDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)
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FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Platform details

AttributeFDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVJSON
JSONExcelCSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) strengths3

Categories covered by FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) only.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) strengths4

Categories covered by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?

FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) focuses on Screeners, Data APIs, and Financials while U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) specializes in Data APIs, Calendar, and Inflation Rates. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) cost?

Good news—both FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on my phone?

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 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 FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?

Choose FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) if you need Search for FDIC-insured institutions and branch locations by institution name, website URL, FDIC certificate number, ZIP code, city, or state., and Determine whether a bank is FDIC-insured, locate branches, and review a bank's history including mergers/acquisitions and other historical changes (e.g., name changes/relocations).. Go with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) if Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users., and Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered). better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?

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

Which has a better stock screener—FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)?

FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) focuses on other analytical tools.

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