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IBISWorld vs World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

IBISWorld adds Scores, AI Chat, Blogs, and Custom Dashboards coverage that World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) skips.

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) includes GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and Interest Rates categories that IBISWorld omits.

IBISWorld 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., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk..

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) is known for: Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) keeps a free entry point that IBISWorld lacks.

IBISWorld

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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

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

One-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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World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

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Global macroeconomic and development indicators with fully open access. The Indicators API requires no API key, and the DataBank portal supports direct downloads in CSV, Excel, TXT, and SDMX. Most datasets are available under the CC BY 4.0 license, though a few third-party series carry different terms.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.
Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

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Data APIs

Where they differ

IBISWorld

Distinct strengths include:

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).

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

Distinct strengths include:

Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	IBISWorld	World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs Unique: Scores, AI Chat, Blogs, Custom Dashboards	Shared: Data APIs Unique: GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Interest Rates
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, One-time	Free
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 Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years. Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles. Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits. DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables. Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports. SDMX API available, with data calls capped at roughly 15,000 datapoints per request.
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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

Both IBISWorld and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) stands out for Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

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