VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Tool Comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs IPOWala.in comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Screeners, Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Financials, Scores, ESG Ratings, Valuation Models, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, 13F, Insider Data, Institutional Data, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that IPOWala.in skips.

IPOWala.in includes Buybacks & Authorizations, and Data Visualizations categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.

In depth comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

Hands-on review

Multi‑asset market‑data vendor focused on REST and WebSocket APIs for equities, funds, FX, crypto, commodities, macro and ESG/ownership data. Plans scale by geography, history depth and datasets: Basic is a free EOD sandbox; Starter unlocks real‑time U.S. coverage; Premium adds UK/Canada, longer history, intraday charts, technicals and corporate calendars; Ultimate adds global coverage, earnings call transcripts, ETF/mutual fund and 13F holdings, 1‑minute intraday and bulk delivery with higher rate limits and bandwidth caps. Official FAQs clarify that short‑interest data and some index datasets (e.g., Russell 2000) are not provided at this time.

Platforms

WebDesktopAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
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.
Built‑in valuation and advanced metrics including DCF models, owner earnings and other formula‑based indicators documented in the Financial Formulas section, with a Custom DCF Calculator and Advanced Market Metrics (e.g., sector performance, technical indicators) available on higher‑tier plans.
Economics APIs for treasury yield curves, macro indicators such as CPI, GDP and unemployment, economic‑data release calendars and market risk‑premium estimates, designed for macro research, forecasting and risk modeling.

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IPOWala.in

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India-focused IPO information portal (NSE/BSE context) with a live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) page and other IPO tracking pages (subscription status, allotment links, listing-performance tables, and buyback lists). GMP content is stated as informational only; the site states it does not trade, deal, or support grey-market / “subject-to” transactions, and recommends consulting a SEBI-registered advisor.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.
IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME.

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Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Data APIs News Dividends Splits Inflation Rates GDP Unemployment Rates

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.
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.
Built‑in valuation and advanced metrics including DCF models, owner earnings and other formula‑based indicators documented in the Financial Formulas section, with a Custom DCF Calculator and Advanced Market Metrics (e.g., sector performance, technical indicators) available on higher‑tier plans.

IPOWala.in

Distinct strengths include:

Buybacks & Authorizations Data Visualizations

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)	IPOWala.in
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar, IPO Unique: Screeners, Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Financials, Scores, ESG Ratings, Valuation Models, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, 13F, Insider Data, Institutional Data, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: Calendar, IPO Unique: Buybacks & Authorizations, Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Desktop, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. 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. Built‑in valuation and advanced metrics including DCF models, owner earnings and other formula‑based indicators documented in the Financial Formulas section, with a Custom DCF Calculator and Advanced Market Metrics (e.g., sector performance, technical indicators) available on higher‑tier plans. Economics APIs for treasury yield curves, macro indicators such as CPI, GDP and unemployment, economic‑data release calendars and market risk‑premium estimates, designed for macro research, forecasting and risk modeling. Event and corporate‑action coverage via Market Calendar and related endpoints, including earnings calendars and reports, IPO prospectuses, dividends and stock splits, plus broader economic‑release calendars.	Unique Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp. Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing). IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data. IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps. IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME. Upcoming and past share buyback listings with buyback price and date ranges.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IPOWala.in both support?

Both platforms cover Calendar, and IPO workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IPOWala.in require subscriptions?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IPOWala.in keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IPOWala.in?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and IPOWala.in 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 IPOWala.in stands out for Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp., Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing)., and IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data..

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