VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Tool Comparison

Koyfin 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

Koyfin adds Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, and Yield Curves coverage that World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) skips.

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) includes Data APIs categories that Koyfin omits.

Koyfin ships a mobile app. World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Koyfin

koyfin.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Web-first research & portfolio-analytics terminal with global multi-asset coverage, advanced charting, powerful screeners, and advisor-focused model/client portfolio tooling. Strong for fundamental and macro workflows across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and global yields, with custodian integrations and client-reporting features on advisor tiers. No public data API; data exports are constrained by vendor licenses.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Global multi‑asset coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed‑end funds, indices, FX, futures, government bond yields, commodities, cryptocurrencies and macroeconomic series in a single terminal.
Security snapshot pages combining real‑time/15‑minute delayed pricing with financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, dividend metrics, news, filings, and transcripts.
Historical Graph (G) module for multi‑panel chart layouts, 300+ data fields (price, fundamentals, estimates, flows, technicals), templates, annotations, and scatter plots with regression line & R².
Equity Screener with ~100k global stocks and thousands of filters (fundamentals, valuation, growth, estimates, performance, technicals, percentile ranks), plus dedicated ETF and mutual fund screeners.
Custom Formulas and Custom Data Series to build derived columns in tables and ingest external price series (e.g., private funds, real estate, custom indices) that plug into charts, watchlists, portfolios and exposures.

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World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

data.worldbank.org

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

WebAPI

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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Where they differ

Koyfin

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Watchlist Screeners ETF Screeners Financials Dividends Analyst Forecasts Analyst Recommendations

Global multi‑asset coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed‑end funds, indices, FX, futures, government bond yields, commodities, cryptocurrencies and macroeconomic series in a single terminal.
Security snapshot pages combining real‑time/15‑minute delayed pricing with financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, dividend metrics, news, filings, and transcripts.
Historical Graph (G) module for multi‑panel chart layouts, 300+ data fields (price, fundamentals, estimates, flows, technicals), templates, annotations, and scatter plots with regression line & R².
Equity Screener with ~100k global stocks and thousands of filters (fundamentals, valuation, growth, estimates, performance, technicals, percentile ranks), plus dedicated ETF and mutual fund screeners.

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs

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	Koyfin	World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Financials, Dividends, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Yield Curves	Shared: GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates Unique: Data APIs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Options, Funds	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Global multi‑asset coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed‑end funds, indices, FX, futures, government bond yields, commodities, cryptocurrencies and macroeconomic series in a single terminal. Security snapshot pages combining real‑time/15‑minute delayed pricing with financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, dividend metrics, news, filings, and transcripts. Historical Graph (G) module for multi‑panel chart layouts, 300+ data fields (price, fundamentals, estimates, flows, technicals), templates, annotations, and scatter plots with regression line & R². Equity Screener with ~100k global stocks and thousands of filters (fundamentals, valuation, growth, estimates, performance, technicals, percentile ranks), plus dedicated ETF and mutual fund screeners. Custom Formulas and Custom Data Series to build derived columns in tables and ingest external price series (e.g., private funds, real estate, custom indices) that plug into charts, watchlists, portfolios and exposures. My Dashboards & Macro Dashboards to assemble fully customizable workspaces mixing graphs, tables, macro tiles, news, transcripts, portfolios and model portfolios.	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	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Koyfin and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) both support?

Both platforms cover GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Koyfin and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) require subscriptions?

Both Koyfin and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Koyfin ships a dedicated mobile experience, while World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Koyfin differentiates itself with Global multi‑asset coverage for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed‑end funds, indices, FX, futures, government bond yields, commodities, cryptocurrencies and macroeconomic series in a single terminal., Security snapshot pages combining real‑time/15‑minute delayed pricing with financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, dividend metrics, news, filings, and transcripts., and Historical Graph (G) module for multi‑panel chart layouts, 300+ data fields (price, fundamentals, estimates, flows, technicals), templates, annotations, and scatter plots with regression line & R²., 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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