VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

NO ADVICE

Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fiscal.ai vs Open Payments (CMS) comparison

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

Fiscal.ai logo

Fiscal.ai

fiscal.ai

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Open Payments (CMS) logo

Open Payments (CMS)

openpaymentsdata.cms.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Fiscal.aiWeb, API
Open Payments (CMS)Web, API
Categories
Fiscal.ai38
Open Payments (CMS)4
Pricing details
Fiscal.aiOpen Payments (CMS)
Free tier
Free trial14 days
Starting price$39/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Pro, Enterprise, Data APIFree
Category leaders
ScreenersFiscal.ai
PortfolioFiscal.ai
WatchlistFiscal.ai
NewsFiscal.ai
AlertsFiscal.ai
DividendsFiscal.ai
FinancialsFiscal.ai
Insider DataFiscal.ai
TranscriptsFiscal.ai
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

Loading sentiment chart...

Platform details

AttributeFiscal.aiOpen Payments (CMS)
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVImagePDF
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS)?

Fiscal.ai focuses on Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations while Open Payments (CMS) specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS) cost?

Good news—both Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Fiscal.ai or Open Payments (CMS)?

Choose Fiscal.ai if you need Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio stats, and fundamental charting for 100,000+ global stocks, ETFs, and funds., and Deep fundamental coverage: 10–20+ years of annual and 6–40+ quarters of quarterly financials by plan, with ratios, common-size statements, and adjusted metrics.. Go with Open Payments (CMS) if Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., and Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS) cover?

Both cover common asset types. Fiscal.ai also includes Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds. Open Payments (CMS) adds coverage for Other.

Does Fiscal.ai or Open Payments (CMS) have real-time data?

Fiscal.ai offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Open Payments (CMS) uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Fiscal.ai and Open Payments (CMS)?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Fiscal.ai or Open Payments (CMS)?

Fiscal.ai includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Open Payments (CMS) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Fiscal.ai or Open Payments (CMS)?

Fiscal.ai offers portfolio tracking features. Open Payments (CMS) is more focused on research and analysis.

Keep Exploring

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.