Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Main Street Data skips.
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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Main Street Data comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Main Street Data includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Watchlist 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..
Main Street Data is known for: Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..
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.
Categories
Data APIs
Financials
ETF Holdings
13F
Insider Data
Transcripts
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
APIs & SDKs
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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Main Street Data
mainstreetdata.com
Hands-on review
Visual-first stock research platform with two tiers: Starter (free) includes curated charts, 10 years of financials, basic charting, and an earnings calendar. The Plus plan ($468/year) adds a KPI library, 30+ years of financial data, advanced charting, company comparisons, call transcripts, analyst estimates, calendar sync, curated groups, and multiple watchlists.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
- Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
- KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
- Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
- Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Financials, Transcripts, and Analyst Forecasts plus 2 more areas.
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.
Main Street Data
Distinct strengths include:
- Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
- Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
- KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
- Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Main Street Data |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Calendar, Interest Rates Unique: Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Calendar, Interest Rates Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Watchlist |
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 |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Main Street Data both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Calendar, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Main Street Data require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Main Street Data keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Main Street Data?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Main Street Data 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 Main Street Data stands out for Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..
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