VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Visible Alpha comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
Visible Alpha
visiblealpha.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 Data APIs, Financials, and Analyst Forecasts and 4 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 21 categories you won't get in Visible Alpha; Visible Alpha has 4 unique categories.
- Pricing: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is Free, Subscription; Visible Alpha is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Visible Alpha has no category votes yet.
- News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Visible Alpha has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Visible Alpha is tagged for this workflow; Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Visible Alpha |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Desktop, API | Web, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | 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 Visible Alpha.
Visible Alpha strengths
Categories covered by Visible Alpha but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Visible Alpha both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, 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.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) offers a free entry point, while Visible Alpha requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Visible Alpha?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Visible Alpha 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 Visible Alpha stands out for Deep, line‑item consensus built from full working sell‑side models; 7,000+ companies, 250+ contributing brokers, 1M+ consensus line items; 170+ industries covered., VA Actuals: stitched historical fundamentals not always disclosed in filings, integrated with forward estimates for seamless time series., and Excel Add‑in with real‑time updating of figures, pre‑built templates, and one‑click tear‑sheets/export from the web app..
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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.