VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
site.financialmodelingprep.com
Wayback Machine (Internet Archive)
web.archive.org
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, and APIs & SDKs.
- Coverage tilt: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has 26 categories you won't get in Wayback Machine (Internet Archive); Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) has 2 unique categories.
- Pricing: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is Free, Subscription; Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) has no category votes yet.
- News: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is tagged for this workflow; Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Commodities, Other | Other |
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, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
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
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) strengths
Categories covered by Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) but not Wayback Machine (Internet Archive).
Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) strengths
Categories covered by Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) but not Financial Modeling Prep (FMP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) 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.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) require subscriptions?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) 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 Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) stands out for On‑demand archiving via Save Page Now (SPN2) with POST/GET; options include capture_outlinks, capture_all, capture_screenshot, custom UA/cookies, and conditional capture (if_not_archived_within)., Snapshot discovery: Availability API (/wayback/v1/available) returns the closest archived capture to a URL/time; CDX Server API lists/filters captures; Memento TimeGate/TimeMap endpoints enable time‑based content negotiation., and Operational endpoints: user status (remaining/active SPN sessions) and system status (overload/OK) for SPN2..
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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.