VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fiscal.ai vs OpenBB 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
OpenBB logo

OpenBB

openbb.co

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

At a glance

Platforms
Fiscal.aiWeb, API
OpenBBWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
Categories
Fiscal.ai37
OpenBB12
Pricing details

Tool

Fiscal.ai

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Terminal - FreeFree
Terminal - Pro (Monthly)$49/mo
Terminal - Pro (Annual)$468/yr
Terminal - Enterprise (Monthly)$249/mo
Terminal - Enterprise (Annual)$2388/yr
API - Free TrialFree
API - PaidContact sales

Tool

OpenBB

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Workspace CommunityFree
Workspace ProContact sales
Open Data Platform (ODP)Free
Category leaders
ScreenersFiscal.ai
Stock IdeasFiscal.ai
PortfolioFiscal.ai
WatchlistFiscal.ai
NewsFiscal.ai
AlertsFiscal.ai
DividendsFiscal.ai
FinancialsFiscal.ai
Insider DataFiscal.ai
TranscriptsFiscal.ai
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Platform details

AttributeFiscal.aiOpenBB
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVImagePDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and OpenBB?

Fiscal.ai focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fiscal.ai and OpenBB cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—Fiscal.ai or OpenBB?

Fiscal.ai is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use Fiscal.ai or OpenBB on my phone?

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Fiscal.ai is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Fiscal.ai and OpenBB 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 OpenBB?

Choose Fiscal.ai if you need Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio views, and visualizations across global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds., and Deep fundamentals and segment/KPI coverage, including proprietary KPI feeds for ~2,250+ companies and history depth that scales with plan tier.. Go with OpenBB if Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and OpenBB cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Fiscal.ai also includes Mutual Funds, and Funds. OpenBB adds coverage for Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, Options, and Futures.

Does Fiscal.ai or OpenBB have real-time data?

Fiscal.ai offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. OpenBB 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 OpenBB?

Fiscal.ai supports data exports to CSV, Image, and PDF. OpenBB has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Fiscal.ai or OpenBB?

Both Fiscal.ai and OpenBB include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Fiscal.ai or OpenBB?

Fiscal.ai offers portfolio tracking features. OpenBB is more focused on research and analysis.

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