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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) vs StockAlert Pro 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
StockAlert Pro logo

StockAlert Pro

stockalert.pro

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Web, Mobile, API
StockAlert ProWeb, API
Categories
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)10
StockAlert Pro12
Pricing details

Tool

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

StockAlert Pro

$14.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Premium (Monthly)$14.99/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersStockAlert Pro
Stock IdeasStockAlert Pro
WatchlistStockAlert Pro
AlertsTied
DividendsStockAlert Pro
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Platform details

AttributeFRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)StockAlert Pro
Asset types
Other
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Not specified
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
ExcelImageJSONXML
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) strengths5

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

StockAlert Pro strengths7

Categories covered by StockAlert Pro only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) focuses on Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP while StockAlert Pro specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro cost?

Good news—both FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or StockAlert Pro on my phone?

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

Do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro 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 StockAlert Pro?

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 StockAlert Pro if 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., and Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro cover?

Both cover common asset types. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) also includes Other. StockAlert Pro adds coverage for Stocks, and ETFs.

Can I export data from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and StockAlert Pro?

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) supports data exports to Excel, Image, JSON, and XML. StockAlert Pro has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) or StockAlert Pro?

StockAlert Pro includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) focuses on other analytical tools.

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