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Tool Comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs OpenBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Screeners, Calendar, Scores, ESG Ratings, Valuation Models, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Recommendations, 13F, Insider Data, and Institutional Data coverage that OpenBB skips.

OpenBB includes Custom Dashboards, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, ETF Performance, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.

In depth comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

site.financialmodelingprep.com

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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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OpenBB

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Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Calendar Scores ESG Ratings Valuation Models ETF Fundamentals Analyst Recommendations 13F

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.

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

Custom Dashboards Dark Pool & Off-Exchange Data Visualizations Options & Derivatives Quant ETF Performance Regulatory Filings Monitoring AI

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)	OpenBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins Unique: Screeners, Calendar, Scores, ESG Ratings, Valuation Models, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Recommendations, 13F, Insider Data, Institutional Data	Shared: Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins Unique: Custom Dashboards, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, ETF Performance, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
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	Free, Subscription
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 REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported. Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings. Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows. Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier. OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX). Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).
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 OpenBB both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, News, Dividends, Splits, IPO, Inflation Rates, GDP, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and OpenBB require subscriptions?

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

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

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and OpenBB 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 OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

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