VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, October 6, 2025

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IPOScoop vs OpenBB comparison

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

Quick takeaways

IPOScoop adds Secondary Offerings, Calendar, and Scores coverage that OpenBB skips.

OpenBB includes APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, 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, AI, and AI Chat categories that IPOScoop omits.

IPOScoop highlights: IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”, SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology., and Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes..

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..

IPOScoop

iposcoop.com

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U.S.-focused IPO tracker with calendars, profiles, and editorial coverage. Free sections include the IPO Calendar, Pricings, Last 100, and Last 12 Months. Subscriber access unlocks SCOOP Ratings, quiet-period and lock-up trackers, and certain detailed fields on IPO pages. A corporate XML feed is also available for institutional clients.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).
Pipeline tools to view IPOs by managers, by industry, or by recent filings.

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OpenBB

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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

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include IPO, News, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring.

Where they differ

IPOScoop

Distinct strengths include:

Secondary Offerings

Calendar

Scores

IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”
SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology.
Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes.
Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only).

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	IPOScoop	OpenBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: IPO, News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: Secondary Offerings, Calendar, Scores	Shared: IPO, News, Regulatory Filings Monitoring Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, 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, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	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	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.” SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology. Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes. Quiet-period and lock-up expiration trackers (specific dates available to subscribers only). Pipeline tools to view IPOs by managers, by industry, or by recent filings. Editorial coverage through the “IPO Buzz” blog.	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 IPOScoop and OpenBB both support?

Both platforms cover IPO, News, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do IPOScoop and OpenBB require subscriptions?

Both IPOScoop and OpenBB keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access IPOScoop and OpenBB?

Both IPOScoop 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?

IPOScoop differentiates itself with IPO Calendar with upcoming and recently priced deals, plus roll-ups like “Last 100 IPOs” and “Last 12 Months.”, SCOOP Ratings (1–5 stars) that reflect the Street’s consensus on expected first-day premiums, with published disclaimers on methodology., and Detailed IPO profiles covering symbol, exchange, share count, price range, underwriters, and historical notes., 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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