VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Tool Comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs IBISWorld comparison

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

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) logo

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Hands-on review
IBISWorld logo

IBISWorld

ibisworld.com

PricingSubscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, API

Comparison highlights

  • Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
  • Overlap: both cover Data APIs, and Scores.
  • Coverage tilt: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 26 categories you won't get in IBISWorld; IBISWorld has 3 unique categories.
  • Pricing: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is Free, Subscription; IBISWorld is Subscription, One-time.

Category leaders

  • Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; IBISWorld has no category votes yet.
  • News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; IBISWorld has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)IBISWorld

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP)IBISWorld
Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

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

Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Desktop, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription, One-time

Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Yes

Not yet

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Standard listing

Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBISWorld strengths

Categories covered by IBISWorld but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Scores 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 IBISWorld requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

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

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IBISWorld 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 Multi‑asset data coverage via a single API: equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indexes, forex, crypto, commodities, macroeconomic indicators, ESG and ownership datasets, organized into Market Data, Fundamental & Company Data, News & Calendar Data, Advanced Data, Ownership and Other Markets., Real‑time quotes plus intraday (1‑minute, 5‑minute, 30‑minute, 1‑hour) and end‑of‑day historical bars for stocks and other assets; Premium and Ultimate tiers add intraday chart endpoints, technical indicators and up to 30+ years of history, with Ultimate including 1‑minute intraday charting and full historical access., and Fundamental statement APIs with audited, standardized and as‑reported income statements, balance sheets and cash‑flow statements (annual, quarterly and TTM), plus key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values and product/geographic segment revenue breakdowns., whereas IBISWorld stands out for Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.