VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

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IBISWorld vs SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma skips.

SpotGamma includes Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, and Courses & Certs categories that IBISWorld omits.

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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SpotGamma

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Options‑market microstructure & dealer‑positioning analytics. Core modules: Equity Hub (key levels for 3,500+ US stocks/ETFs), HIRO real‑time options‑flow indicator (down‑to‑the‑second), an S&P 500 heatmap (TRACE), a Volatility Dashboard, FlowPatrol unusual flow insights, plus Compass & Scanners for setups. Widely used by intraday/index traders; integrates with TradingView, Bookmap, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, Thinkorswim, and more. No public API disclosed.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.

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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).

SpotGamma

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives Screeners Data Visualizations Alerts Courses & Certs

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	IBISWorld	SpotGamma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs Unique: Data APIs, Scores, AI Chat, Custom Dashboards	Shared: Blogs Unique: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Courses & Certs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs, Options
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	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 HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second. Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices. Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing. TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones. 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices. Compass & Scanners: directional + volatility signals; daily names‑to‑watch.
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 SpotGamma both support?

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

Do IBISWorld and SpotGamma require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

How can you access IBISWorld and SpotGamma?

Both IBISWorld and SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma stands out for HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..

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