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Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

In Practise vs Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

In Practise adds Transcripts, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, and Newsletters coverage that Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) skips.

Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) includes Data Visualizations, Data APIs, Shipping & Trade, and Education categories that In Practise omits.

In Practise highlights: 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..

Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) is known for: Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification., Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans., and Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs..

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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

Free
Subscription

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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Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)

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A global trade and economic complexity platform with rich visualizations, country and product rankings, and an API. Pro plans unlock the latest monthly and subnational datasets, while Premium adds company-level Bill of Lading data and bulk downloads. Academic discounts and enterprise options with SSO support are also available.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification.
  • Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans.
  • Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs.
  • REST API with a free tier for historical data and Pro/Premium tokens for the latest datasets, subnational access, and higher query volumes.
  • Data downloads in CSV, Excel, or JSON, with bulk access and larger query limits available for subscribers.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Where they differ

In Practise

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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.

Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification.
  • Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans.
  • Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs.
  • REST API with a free tier for historical data and Pro/Premium tokens for the latest datasets, subnational access, and higher query volumes.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeIn PractiseObservatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Blogs

Unique: Transcripts, Videos, Playbooks & Case Studies, Newsletters

Shared: Blogs

Unique: Data Visualizations, Data APIs, Shipping & Trade, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

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.

Unique

  • Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification.
  • Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans.
  • Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs.
  • REST API with a free tier for historical data and Pro/Premium tokens for the latest datasets, subnational access, and higher query volumes.
  • Data downloads in CSV, Excel, or JSON, with bulk access and larger query limits available for subscribers.
  • Support for multiple HS revisions (from HS92 through HS2022) with well-documented historical ranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do In Practise and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) 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 In Practise and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) require subscriptions?

Both In Practise and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access In Practise and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?

Both In Practise and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) 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?

In Practise differentiates itself with 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., whereas Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) stands out for Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification., Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans., and Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs..

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