Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) vs OpenBB comparison

Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) focuses on Data APIs, Quant, and Data Visualizations while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Good news—both Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) and OpenBB offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

OpenBB provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) if you need Web UI provides access to factor returns and related resources based on "Is There a Replication Crisis in Finance?" (Journal of Finance, 2023)., and Factor-returns library is presented as 153 factors (characteristics) grouped into 13 themes, covering data from 93 countries (and "four regions" on the factor-returns page).. 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.

Both cover Stocks. OpenBB adds coverage for ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, Options, and Futures.

OpenBB includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Global Factor Data (JKP Factors) focuses on other analytical tools.