Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs OpenBB comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) focuses on Screeners, Data APIs, and News while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Good news—both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and OpenBB offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Choose Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) if you need 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., and 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.. Go with OpenBB if Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB). better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Currencies, Cryptos, and Commodities. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) also includes Mutual Funds, Funds, and Other. OpenBB adds coverage for Bonds, Options, and Futures.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. OpenBB uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. OpenBB has more limited export options.

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and OpenBB include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.