★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Koyfin
Pick Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) if
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Free • From $22/mo · Web · Desktop · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $22/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, dividends, and splits, things Koyfin doesn't offer
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about ETF screeners, data visualizations, and custom dashboards, things Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, news, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) gives you APIs & data feeds and dividends, and only Koyfin gives you ETF screeners and data visualizations.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)$22/mo vs $39/mo
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Desktop app
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
- API access
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $22/mo | Free • From $39/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 20 limits: Basic: api calls per day: 250, Basic: timeframe: End of Day +18 more | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | Excel Add-in, Google Sheets Add-on +3 more | Schwab, Altruist +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 20 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Yield curves | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more |
Security | Status page | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more |
| Try it | Visit Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Visit Koyfin |
Where each one shines
What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin each do best.What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) does best
- One API for market data, fundamentals, news, calendars, macro indicators, ESG, ownership, analyst data, transcripts, funds, crypto, forex, and commodities.
- Tools for building with REST endpoints, WebSocket streaming for real-time stocks, crypto, and FX, an API playground, documentation, changelog, cycle-time pages, and a public status page.
- Access to real-time quotes plus intraday and end-of-day historical bars, with higher tiers adding longer history, technical indicators, 1-minute intraday charting, and bulk delivery.
- Access to standardized and as-reported financial statements, key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values, segment revenue, DCF models, and other valuation metrics.
- Calendar and corporate-action endpoints for earnings, IPO prospectuses, dividends, splits, economic releases, and related event research.
What Koyfin does best
- Tools for building customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screening for more than 100,000 global securities with thousands of criteria, with stock and ETF screening on paid plans and mutual-fund screening in Advisor tiers.
- Advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research coverage for companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCurrenciesCryptosCommoditiesOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsQuants/DevelopersAnalystsAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | Exchange | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python, R, and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVCustodian |
Integrations | Excel Add-inGoogle Sheets Add-onPerplexity AIFinance ToolkitWisesheets | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderYield curves | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Financial Modeling PrepSupport: Email and Chat | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Basic”api calls per day: 250 · timeframe: End of Day · +3 more | Freewatchlists: 2 · screens: 2 · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $22/mo“Starter”api calls per minute: 300 · historical years: 5 · +3 more | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”api calls per minute: 750 · historical years: 30 · +3 more | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited |
| Tier 3 | $149/mo“Ultimate”api calls per minute: 3,000 · historical years: 30+ · +3 more | $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more |
| Top plan | — | $299/mo“Advisor Pro”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 200 · +2 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Teams” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) leans toward screeners, APIs & data feeds, and news, while Koyfin puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin cost?
Good news: both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Koyfin on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, desktop, and API.
Does Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Koyfin have an API?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Koyfin doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Koyfin?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) if APIs & data feeds and dividends matter to you; go with Koyfin if you'd rather have ETF screeners and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) also handles funds and other. Koyfin adds closed-end funds, bonds, and futures on top.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Koyfin?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Koyfin include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Koyfin?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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