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Invesst vs OpenBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Invesst adds Screeners, Valuation Models, and Portfolio coverage that OpenBB skips.

OpenBB includes APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring categories that Invesst omits.

Invesst highlights: AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics..

OpenBB is known for: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

OpenBB keeps a free entry point that Invesst lacks.

Invesst

invesst.ai

Hands-on review

An AI-first research platform with screeners, automated DCF and valuation tools, and real-time market data. The site highlights “Universal Brokerage Integrations” for read-only portfolio insights. Currently in open beta with a “Start for Free” option, though full pricing is only described in the Terms as monthly or annual subscriptions. Security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance, with a linked Trust Report (unverified).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”
Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report.

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OpenBB

openbb.co

Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include AI, and AI Chat.

Where they differ

Invesst

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners

Valuation Models

Portfolio

AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities.
Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners.
Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics.
Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.”

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Invesst	OpenBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: AI, AI Chat Unique: Screeners, Valuation Models, Portfolio	Shared: AI, AI Chat Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities. Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners. Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics. Portfolio insights through read-only brokerage linking, marketed as “Universal Brokerage Integrations.” Public security claims include SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, along with a published Trust Report. Currently browser-only; accessible via open beta with “Start for Free” and “Try Open Beta” calls to action.	Unique REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported. Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings. Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows. Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier. OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX). Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Invesst and OpenBB both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

OpenBB offers a free entry point, while Invesst requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Invesst and OpenBB?

Both Invesst and OpenBB 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?

Invesst differentiates itself with AI-driven investment research with natural-language agents and data-rich search capabilities., Automated valuation models including DCF, along with predictive analytics and customizable screeners., and Real-time market data for stocks and ETFs, plus filtering tools across multiple metrics., whereas OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

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