FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) adds Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Calendar, Alerts, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) skips.
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Tool Comparison
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) includes Stock Comparison categories that FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) omits.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) has a free tier, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid plan.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) ships a mobile app. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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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Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
relativerotationgraphs.com
RRG Research (creator/owner of Relative Rotation Graphs®) offers: (1) **RRG Online** - a lightweight, subscription-based web app with pre-defined universes and limited functionality (includes a one-month free trial; pricing starts from $10/month); and (2) **RRG API** - a bespoke/contact-priced service to embed RRGs into professional workflows using client-supplied data (XML in -> JSON out).
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
SubscriptionOther
Quick highlights
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
- RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
- RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
- RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
- RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.
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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.
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Distinct strengths include:
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
- RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
- RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
- RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) | Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Calendar, Alerts, Sheets / Excel Add-ins | Shared: Data Visualizations, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs Unique: Stock Comparison |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Subscription, Other |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) offers a free entry point, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) stands out for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation)., and RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes..
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