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Tool Comparison
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) if
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
Free • From $22/mo · Web · Desktop · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about APIs & data feeds, macro data, and scores, things Yahoo Finance doesn't offer
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $22/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about alerts, portfolio, and watchlist, things Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, news, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)'s 19, including alerts, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $22/mo
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 19 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Desktop app
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
- API access
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $22/mo | Free • From $7.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 20 limits: Basic: api calls per day: 250, Basic: timeframe: End of Day +18 more | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | Excel Add-in, Google Sheets Add-on +3 more | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Yield curves | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance each do best.What Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) does best
- Use one API for market data, fundamentals, news, calendars, macro indicators, ESG, ownership, analyst data, transcripts, funds, crypto, forex, and commodities.
- Build with REST endpoints, WebSocket streaming for real-time stocks, crypto, and FX, an API playground, documentation, changelog, cycle-time pages, and a public status page.
- Pull real-time quotes plus intraday and end-of-day historical bars, with higher tiers adding longer history, technical indicators, 1-minute intraday charting, and bulk delivery.
- Access standardized and as-reported financial statements, key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values, segment revenue, DCF models, and other valuation metrics.
- Use calendar and corporate-action endpoints for earnings, IPO prospectuses, dividends, splits, economic releases, and related event research.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Track stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Use quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Build watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Follow market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Use Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCurrenciesCryptosCommoditiesOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsQuants/DevelopersAnalystsAsset ManagersHedge FundsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Exchange | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | RESTWebSocket | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python, R, and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Excel Add-inGoogle Sheets Add-onPerplexity AIFinance ToolkitWisesheets | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderYield curves | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Financial Modeling PrepSupport: Email and Chat | Yahoo |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Basic”api calls per day: 250 · timeframe: End of Day · +3 more | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $22/mo“Starter”api calls per minute: 300 · historical years: 5 · +3 more | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | $59/mo“Premium”api calls per minute: 750 · historical years: 30 · +3 more | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Top plan | $149/mo“Ultimate”api calls per minute: 3,000 · historical years: 30+ · +3 more | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) leans toward screeners, APIs & data feeds, and news, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, desktop, and API.
Does Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Yahoo Finance have an API?
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Yahoo Finance doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) if APIs & data feeds and macro data matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have alerts and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) also handles funds and other. Yahoo Finance adds options and futures on top.
Do Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Yahoo Finance?
Both Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and Yahoo Finance include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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