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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) vs MacroMicro comparison

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

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) logo

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

federalreserve.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Hands-on review
MacroMicro logo

MacroMicro

macromicro.me

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)Web, API
MacroMicroWeb, API
Categories
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)6
MacroMicro19
Pricing details

Tool

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

MacroMicro

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
MM Prime$25/mo
MM Max$28/mo
MM Business$500/mo
API EssentialSubscription
Category leaders
WatchlistMacroMicro
BacktestingMacroMicro
NewsFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)
TranscriptsMacroMicro
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)MacroMicro
Asset types
BondsCurrenciesOther
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
End of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSVExcelXML
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro?

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) focuses on Data APIs, Calendar, and News while MacroMicro specializes in Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro cost?

Good news—both Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro 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 Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) or MacroMicro?

Choose Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) if you need Data Download Program (DDP) with custom or preformatted packages, available in Excel, CSV, or XML., and H.15 Selected Interest Rates, including daily Treasury constant-maturity yields.. Go with MacroMicro if Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., and ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro cover?

Both cover Bonds, and Currencies. Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) also includes Other. MacroMicro adds coverage for Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and MacroMicro?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) or MacroMicro?

MacroMicro includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) focuses on other analytical tools.

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