Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) adds Brokerage, and Calendar coverage that OpenBB skips.
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Head-to-head
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) vs OpenBB comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
OpenBB includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat categories that Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) omits.
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) highlights: IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context., Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view., and In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app)..
OpenBB is known for: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) ships a mobile app. OpenBB is web/desktop only.
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)
groww.in
Groww provides a retail‑friendly IPO workflow for India: browse upcoming/open/closed IPOs (Mainboard & SME), apply using a UPI mandate, and track allotment/listing. Bond IPOs are now supported on the app. IPO applications on Groww use UPI (₹5 lakh daily cap for capital‑market UPI), while ASBA remains available via banks separately. Allotment status can be checked in‑app if you applied on Groww; otherwise, Groww links to NSE/BSE and registrar pages. Trading APIs (separate, optional subscription) exist for order placement and live data but do not document IPO application endpoints.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context.
- Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view.
- In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app).
- Allotment tracking: in‑app status if applied on Groww; guides for NSE/BSE/registrar checks.
- Editorial ‘day‑X subscription’ updates and allotment posts for new issues.
Community votes (overall)
OpenBB
openbb.co
Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
- Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
- Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
- Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
- OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include IPO, News, and APIs & SDKs.
Where they differ
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)
Distinct strengths include:
- IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context.
- Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view.
- In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app).
- Allotment tracking: in‑app status if applied on Groww; guides for NSE/BSE/registrar checks.
OpenBB
Distinct strengths include:
- REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
- Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
- Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
- Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) | OpenBB |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: IPO, News, APIs & SDKs Unique: Brokerage, Calendar | Shared: IPO, News, APIs & SDKs Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, 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, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
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 Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) and OpenBB both support?
Both platforms cover IPO, News, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) and OpenBB require subscriptions?
Both Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) and OpenBB keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OpenBB focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) differentiates itself with IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context., Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view., and In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app)., whereas OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..
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