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Tool Comparison

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Screeners, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, 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, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) skips.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) includes Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison categories that Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) omits.

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has a free tier, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid plan.

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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Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

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RRG Research (creator/owner of Relative Rotation Graphs®) offers: (1) **RRG Online** - a lightweight, subscription-based web app with pre-defined universes and limited functionality (includes a one-month free trial; pricing starts from $10/month); and (2) **RRG API** - a bespoke/contact-priced service to embed RRGs into professional workflows using client-supplied data (XML in -> JSON out).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.

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Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners News Calendar Dividends Splits IPO Inflation Rates GDP

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.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations Stock Comparison

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)	Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: Screeners, News, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, IPO, 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, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other	Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Desktop, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription, Other
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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other). RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation). RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes. RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs. RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button. RRG Online pricing: subscription starting from $10/month; marketed as "light weight", "interactive", with "selected universes" and "limited functionality".
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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) offers a free entry point, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) stands out for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation)., and RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes..

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