FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) adds Unemployment Rates, Alerts, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that MacroMicro skips.
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Tool Comparison
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) vs MacroMicro comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MacroMicro includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary categories that FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) omits.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) ships a mobile app. MacroMicro is web/desktop only.
In depth comparison
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
fred.stlouisfed.org
Free macroeconomic and financial time-series database and tooling operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Access via web UI, iOS/Android apps, a Microsoft Excel add-in, and a REST API. Some features (dashboards, data lists, saved graphs/maps) and API key management require a free FRED account; all API requests require an API key and are rate-limited. Usage is subject to the FRED Services Terms of Use (including restrictions on scraping and on certain copyrighted series).
Categories
Platforms
WebMobileAPI
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- 800,000+ economic data series from 100+ sources, covering topics such as GDP, prices/inflation, employment, exchange rates, and interest rates.
- Browse and track data via categories, releases, sources, and tags; series pages show metadata like units/frequency and “last updated / next release” fields.
- Graphing and sharing options include embeddable graphs and graph-image links.
- Economic release calendar with scheduled release dates/times (US Central Time) and a data-provider caveat for availability.
- Account tools can provide email notifications for series updates.
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MacroMicro
macromicro.me
Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
- U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
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Where they differ
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
Distinct strengths include:
- 800,000+ economic data series from 100+ sources, covering topics such as GDP, prices/inflation, employment, exchange rates, and interest rates.
- Browse and track data via categories, releases, sources, and tags; series pages show metadata like units/frequency and “last updated / next release” fields.
- Graphing and sharing options include embeddable graphs and graph-image links.
- Economic release calendar with scheduled release dates/times (US Central Time) and a data-provider caveat for availability.
MacroMicro
Distinct strengths include:
ETF ScreenersETF ComparisonWhich ETF includes this Stock?PMI / ISMConsumer SentimentCommitment of Traders (COT)13FWatchlist
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) | MacroMicro |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Inflation Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Data APIs Unique: Unemployment Rates, Alerts, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins | Shared: Inflation Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Data Visualizations, Calendar, Data APIs Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and MacroMicro both support?
Both platforms cover Inflation Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Data Visualizations, Calendar, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and MacroMicro require subscriptions?
Both FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and MacroMicro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MacroMicro focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) differentiates itself with 800,000+ economic data series from 100+ sources, covering topics such as GDP, prices/inflation, employment, exchange rates, and interest rates., Browse and track data via categories, releases, sources, and tags; series pages show metadata like units/frequency and “last updated / next release” fields., and Graphing and sharing options include embeddable graphs and graph-image links., whereas MacroMicro stands out for Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..
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