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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) vs OTC Markets 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
OTC Markets logo

OTC Markets

otcmarkets.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Other
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At a glance

Platforms
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)Web, API
OTC MarketsWeb, API, Other
Categories
Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)6
OTC Markets5
Pricing details

Tool

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

OTC Markets

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Public WebsiteFree
Market Data LicensingSubscription
OTC Disclosure APIContact sales

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Platform details

AttributeFederal Reserve Board (FRB.gov)OTC Markets
Asset types
BondsCurrenciesOther
StocksBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Streaming15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVExcelXML
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) strengths4

Categories covered by Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) only.

OTC Markets strengths3

Categories covered by OTC Markets only.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) focuses on Data APIs, Calendar, and News while OTC Markets specializes in Screeners, News, and Data APIs. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

Good news—both Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) and OTC Markets 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 OTC Markets 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 OTC Markets?

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 OTC Markets if Public website for OTCQX, OTCQB, OTCID and Pink Limited markets with stock & bond quotes, trade prices, charts, financials and company news., and Stock Screener (web UI) for OTC securities (page titled “OTC Markets Stock Screener”). better fits how you invest.

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

Both cover Bonds. Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) also includes Currencies, and Other. OTC Markets adds coverage for Stocks.

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

Federal Reserve Board (FRB.gov) supports data exports to CSV, Excel, and XML. OTC Markets has more limited export options.

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

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

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