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Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, and APIs & SDKs coverage that World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) skips.

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..

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) is known for: Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

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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.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

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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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World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

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Global macroeconomic and development indicators with fully open access. The Indicators API requires no API key, and the DataBank portal supports direct downloads in CSV, Excel, TXT, and SDMX. Most datasets are available under the CC BY 4.0 license, though a few third-party series carry different terms.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.
Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, GDP, and Interest Rates plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Price Targets

Analyst Recommendations

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.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)	World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates Unique: Financials, ETF Holdings, 13F, Insider Data, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, News, News Sentiment, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Commitment of Traders (COT), Which ETF includes this Stock?, ESG Ratings, US Government Trades, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Data APIs, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Insider trading and U.S. Congress trading activity datasets, with detailed insider statistics.	Unique Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years. Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles. Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits. DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables. Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports. SDMX API available, with data calls capped at roughly 15,000 datapoints per request.
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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, GDP, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, and Inflation Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) require subscriptions?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) stands out for Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

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