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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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.

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) logo

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)

fred.stlouisfed.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) logo

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

relativerotationgraphs.com

PricingSubscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Web, Mobile, API
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)Web, API
Categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)10
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)4
Pricing details

Tool

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

RRG Online$10/mo
RRG APIContact sales
Category leaders
AlertsFRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeFRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Asset types
Other
StocksBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
ExcelImageJSONXML
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) strengths7

Categories covered by FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) only.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) strengths1

Categories covered by Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) focuses on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) specializes in Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Data APIs. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Which is better for beginners—FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) on my phone?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Choose FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) if you need 800,000+ economic data series from 100+ sources, covering topics such as GDP, prices/inflation, employment, exchange rates, and interest rates., and Browse and track data via categories, releases, sources, and tags; series pages show metadata like units/frequency and “last updated / next release” fields.. Go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., and 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). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?

Both cover Other. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds coverage for Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) supports data exports to Excel, Image, JSON, and XML. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) has more limited export options.

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