VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Fintool comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, and US Government Trades coverage that Fintool skips.

Fintool includes Screeners, Watchlist, AI Chat, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) highlights: Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds..

Fintool is known for: Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events..

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has a free tier, while Fintool requires a paid plan.

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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Market data delivered through REST and WebSocket APIs. Plans scale by geography and depth: Starter covers U.S. markets, Premium adds UK/Canada and extended history, and Ultimate unlocks global coverage, transcripts, fund and 13F data, one-minute intraday, and bulk delivery options. Bandwidth and query limits vary by plan.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
  • Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.

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Fintool

fintool.com

Hands-on review

AI-powered research platform combining SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and financial data with natural-language querying. Two tiers: Regular includes unlimited queries, filings and transcripts, advanced screening, real-time market data, and up to 5 user seats. Enterprise adds API access, private-data connectors, and enterprise-grade security. A 14-day free trial is available.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
  • Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
  • Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
  • Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
  • Enterprise-grade private data handling: connectors for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive; role-based access control, audit logs, SIEM export, and IDP integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Vendor promises no training on customer data; AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, Financials, and Transcripts plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.

Fintool

Distinct strengths include:

  • Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
  • Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
  • Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
  • Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP)Fintool
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, Financials, Transcripts, APIs & SDKs

Unique: ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades

Shared: Data APIs, Financials, Transcripts, APIs & SDKs

Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks

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

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery).
  • REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints.
  • WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds.
  • Historical and intraday chart data with resolutions from one minute to four hours, including dividend-adjusted series.
  • Economic datasets covering GDP, CPI, unemployment, interest rates, and Treasury yields, alongside event and release calendars.
  • Insider trading and U.S. Congress trading activity datasets, with detailed insider statistics.

Unique

  • Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
  • Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
  • Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
  • Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
  • Enterprise-grade private data handling: connectors for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive; role-based access control, audit logs, SIEM export, and IDP integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Vendor promises no training on customer data; AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit.
  • Workflow templates like 'Draft an Earnings Memo with AI', integrated charting, and collaborative sharing controls.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Fintool both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, Financials, Transcripts, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) offers a free entry point, while Fintool requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Fintool?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Fintool 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?

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) differentiates itself with Tiered access: Starter (U.S.), Premium (adds UK/Canada and up to 30 years of history), Ultimate (global markets, transcripts, ETFs, mutual funds, 13F data, one-minute intraday, bulk/batch delivery)., REST APIs secured with API keys; calls made by appending the key to endpoints., and WebSocket streaming for real-time equities, forex, and crypto feeds., whereas Fintool stands out for Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events..

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