VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tool Comparison

MacroMicro vs Main Street Data comparison

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

Quick takeaways

MacroMicro adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, GDP, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Main Street Data skips.

Main Street Data includes Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, and Analyst Forecasts categories that MacroMicro omits.

In depth comparison

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MacroMicro

macromicro.me

Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
  • U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.

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Main Street Data

mainstreetdata.com

Hands-on review

Visual-first stock research platform with two tiers: Starter (free) includes curated charts, 10 years of financials, basic charting, and an earnings calendar. The Plus plan ($468/year) adds a KPI library, 30+ years of financial data, advanced charting, company comparisons, call transcripts, analyst estimates, calendar sync, curated groups, and multiple watchlists.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
  • Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
  • KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
  • Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
  • Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus.

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Where they differ

MacroMicro

Distinct strengths include:

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).

Main Street Data

Distinct strengths include:

  • Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
  • Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
  • KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
  • Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeMacroMicroMain Street Data
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Calendar, Interest Rates, Watchlist, Transcripts

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, GDP, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary

Shared: Data Visualizations, Calendar, Interest Rates, Watchlist, Transcripts

Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Analyst Forecasts

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
  • ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
  • Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
  • Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
  • U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
  • Form 13F holdings explorer to analyze institutional fund disclosures.

Unique

  • Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies.
  • Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.
  • KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes).
  • Standardized financials sourced from Finnhub (with Financial Modeling Prep referenced in pricing materials). KPI data comes directly from SEC filings and company reports.
  • Earnings calendar included in the free plan; calendar sync available in Plus.
  • Company comparison tools available in the Plus tier.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and Main Street Data both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Calendar, Interest Rates, Watchlist, and Transcripts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do MacroMicro and Main Street Data require subscriptions?

Both MacroMicro and Main Street Data keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access MacroMicro and Main Street Data?

Both MacroMicro and Main Street Data 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?

MacroMicro differentiates itself with Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting., whereas Main Street Data stands out for Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..

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