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IBISWorld vs In Practise comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

IBISWorld adds Data APIs, Scores, AI Chat, and Custom Dashboards coverage that In Practise skips.

In Practise includes Transcripts, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and Newsletters categories that IBISWorld omits.

In Practise keeps a free entry point that IBISWorld lacks.

In depth comparison

IBISWorld

ibisworld.com

Subscription-based industry research platform with options to purchase single reports. Full industry reports (30–40 pages) are downloadable as PDF, while Key Statistics tables can be exported to Excel. API access requires an API-enabled account and uses OAuth2 with documented rate limits. Add-ons include custom dashboards, a Salesforce app, and specialized Excel-based tools. AI features are delivered through Phil, a chat assistant trained on IBISWorld data.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-time

Quick highlights

Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel.
Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators.
Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk.
REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr).
Phil AI — an assistant trained on IBISWorld content, linking directly to report sections for context.

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In Practise

inpractise.com

A research library of executive interviews created for long-term fundamental investors. The free plan (forever free) includes around 40+ interviews per year and a weekly newsletter, while paid membership unlocks the full library, additional research, and integration with podcast apps. The Partner program lets clients commission and publish interviews (with a short exclusivity window) or keep them private; interviews typically cost $500 each.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors.
Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month.
Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration.
Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access.
Podcast integration: accounts can be linked to Spotify or accessed through an RSS feed for other players.

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Where they differ

IBISWorld

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Scores AI Chat Custom Dashboards

Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel.
Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators.
Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk.
REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr).

In Practise

Distinct strengths include:

Transcripts Videos Playbooks & Case Studies Newsletters

Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors.
Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month.
Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration.
Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	IBISWorld	In Practise
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Data APIs, Scores, AI Chat, Custom Dashboards	Shared: Blogs Unique: Transcripts, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel. Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators. Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk. REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr). Phil AI — an assistant trained on IBISWorld content, linking directly to report sections for context. Single-report purchase options, such as US Industry Research Reports (~$1,095) or Spotlight Reports (~$745).	Unique Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors. Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month. Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration. Free plan includes 40+ curated executive interviews per year, along with the weekly newsletter and podcast access. Podcast integration: accounts can be linked to Spotify or accessed through an RSS feed for other players. Every interview page includes a full transcript and downloadable PDF version.
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 IBISWorld and In Practise both support?

Both platforms cover Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

In Practise offers a free entry point, while IBISWorld requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access IBISWorld and In Practise?

Both IBISWorld and In Practise prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

IBISWorld differentiates itself with Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk., whereas In Practise stands out for Extensive library of executive interviews, all conducted by experienced fundamental investors., Steady cadence of 25+ new interviews and content pieces added each month., and Paid membership offers access to hundreds of interviews annually, plus 40–50 original research pieces, a weekly newsletter, and podcast integration..

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