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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tool Comparison

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.

IBISWorld logo

IBISWorld

ibisworld.com

PricingSubscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, API
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) logo

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

data.worldbank.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
IBISWorldWeb, API
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)Web, API
Categories
IBISWorld5
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)5
Pricing details

Tool

IBISWorld

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Membership (Subscription)Subscription
Single Report – Industry ResearchOne-time
Single Report – SpotlightOne-time

Tool

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeIBISWorldWorld Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
End of Day
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
PDFExcelJSON
CSVExcelJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBISWorld strengths4

Categories covered by IBISWorld only.

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) strengths4

Categories covered by World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBISWorld and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

IBISWorld focuses on Data APIs, Scores, and AI Chat while World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) specializes in Data APIs, GDP, and Inflation Rates. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is IBISWorld or World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) free to use?

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while IBISWorld requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Do IBISWorld and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose IBISWorld or World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

Choose IBISWorld if you need Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., and Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators.. Go with World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) if Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., and Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles. better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from IBISWorld and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel, and JSON). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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