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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Listen Notes vs USAspending comparison

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

Listen Notes logo

Listen Notes

listennotes.com

PricingFree, Subscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, API, Mobile
USAspending logo

USAspending

usaspending.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Listen NotesWeb, API, Mobile
USAspendingWeb, API
Categories
Listen Notes5
USAspending5
Pricing details

Tool

Listen Notes

$200/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FREEFree
PRO$200/mo
ENTERPRISESubscription
Datasets (Self‑service)One-time

Tool

USAspending

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeListen NotesUSAspending
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVJSON
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Listen Notes strengths2

Categories covered by Listen Notes only.

USAspending strengths2

Categories covered by USAspending only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Listen Notes and USAspending?

Listen Notes focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Alerts while USAspending specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Listen Notes and USAspending cost?

Good news—both Listen Notes and USAspending offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Listen Notes or USAspending on my phone?

Listen Notes has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. USAspending is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Listen Notes and USAspending 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 Listen Notes or USAspending?

Choose Listen Notes if you need Podcast API v2: search, directory, insights; official client libraries; OpenAPI spec & mock server for keyless testing., and Pricing tiers with concrete quotas: FREE (300 req/mo), PRO (base fee with 5k req/mo included + tiered overages), ENTERPRISE (annual contract, larger quotas, relaxed caching/no-logo).. Go with USAspending if Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., and Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy. better fits how you invest.

Does Listen Notes or USAspending have real-time data?

Listen Notes offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. USAspending uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Listen Notes and USAspending?

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

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