VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
wsj.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover News, Calendar, and Dividends and 4 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 21 categories you won't get in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ); The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has 1 unique categories.
- Platforms: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) runs on Web, Desktop, API; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) runs on Web, Mobile.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has no category votes yet.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies |
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, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) strengths
Categories covered by Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) but not The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) strengths
Categories covered by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) focuses on web or desktop access.
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 The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) stands out for Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds., Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data., and Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.