VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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IBISWorld vs Trefis comparison

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

Quick takeaways

IBISWorld adds Data APIs, Scores, and AI Chat coverage that Trefis skips.

Trefis includes Valuation Models, Financials, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison categories that IBISWorld omits.

Trefis 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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Trefis

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Interactive valuation platform where you can build, adjust, and share stock models. It supports a full Excel round-trip (download your scenarios into Excel; upload spreadsheets back into Trefis to auto-generate dashboards). Models can be exported to PDF, Excel, or image. Market data and consensus EPS come from QuoteMedia, with a disclosed 15–20 minute exchange delay. Both free and paid plans are available.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.
Peer and ratio comparison tools make it easy to benchmark companies against competitors.

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Where they differ

IBISWorld

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Scores AI Chat

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).

Trefis

Distinct strengths include:

Valuation Models Financials Data Visualizations Stock Comparison

Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios.
Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.
Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files.
Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	IBISWorld	Trefis
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Blogs, Custom Dashboards Unique: Data APIs, Scores, AI Chat	Shared: Blogs, Custom Dashboards Unique: Valuation Models, Financials, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, 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 Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios. Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates. Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files. Valuations use a blend of sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow, with the platform publishing a proprietary “Trefis Price” per share. Peer and ratio comparison tools make it easy to benchmark companies against competitors. Embeddable charts and forecast widgets available for both free and paid users.
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 Trefis both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Trefis 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 Trefis?

Both IBISWorld and Trefis 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 Trefis stands out for Interactive “what-if” stock models — adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios., Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates., and Export reports, charts, and scenarios as PDF, Excel, or image files..

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