Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Dividends, Splits, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Smartfin skips.
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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Smartfin comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Smartfin includes Stock Ideas, Scores, Data Visualizations, Checklist, Watchlist, Alerts, and AI Business Summary 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..
Smartfin is known for: AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings., and Visual Stock Explorer: 30+ years of fundamentals, 200+ metrics, annual/quarterly toggles, downloadable charts..
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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Smartfin
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Beginner‑friendly stock research platform focused on fundamentals: visual financials, sector‑adjusted scoring (value/profit/growth/health), AI company snapshots, curated stock lists, and real‑time alerts for insider trades & analyst price‑target changes. US‑stocks centric; no brokerage sync or advanced risk/quant features.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover.
- Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings.
- Visual Stock Explorer: 30+ years of fundamentals, 200+ metrics, annual/quarterly toggles, downloadable charts.
- Real‑time alerts for insider trades and analyst price‑target changes; customizable watchlists.
- Event hub for tracked tickers (earnings, SEC filings, transcripts) and a lightweight research checklist.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include Financials, Insider Data, and Transcripts 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.
Smartfin
Distinct strengths include:
- AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover.
- Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings.
- Visual Stock Explorer: 30+ years of fundamentals, 200+ metrics, annual/quarterly toggles, downloadable charts.
- Real‑time alerts for insider trades and analyst price‑target changes; customizable watchlists.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Smartfin |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Financials, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Calendar Unique: Data APIs, ETF Holdings, 13F, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, 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 | Shared: Financials, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Calendar Unique: Stock Ideas, Scores, Data Visualizations, Checklist, Watchlist, Alerts, AI Business Summary |
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 |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Smartfin both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Smartfin require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Smartfin keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Smartfin?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Smartfin 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 Smartfin stands out for AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings., and Visual Stock Explorer: 30+ years of fundamentals, 200+ metrics, annual/quarterly toggles, downloadable charts..
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