VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

MacroMicro vs OpenBB comparison

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

MacroMicro logo

MacroMicro

macromicro.me

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
OpenBB logo

OpenBB

openbb.co

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
MacroMicroWeb, API
OpenBBWeb, Desktop, Mobile, API
Categories
MacroMicro19
OpenBB12
Pricing details

Tool

MacroMicro

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
MM Prime$25/mo
MM Max$28/mo
MM Business$500/mo
API EssentialSubscription

Tool

OpenBB

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Workspace CommunityFree
Workspace ProContact sales
Open Data Platform (ODP)Free

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Platform details

AttributeMacroMicroOpenBB
Asset types
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MacroMicro and OpenBB?

MacroMicro focuses on Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, and ETF Comparison while OpenBB specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do MacroMicro and OpenBB cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—MacroMicro or OpenBB?

MacroMicro is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use MacroMicro or OpenBB on my phone?

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

Do MacroMicro and OpenBB 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 MacroMicro or OpenBB?

Choose MacroMicro if you need Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., and ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.. Go with OpenBB if Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do MacroMicro and OpenBB cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. OpenBB adds coverage for Options, and Futures.

Can I export data from MacroMicro and OpenBB?

MacroMicro supports data exports to CSV. OpenBB has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—MacroMicro or OpenBB?

Both MacroMicro and OpenBB include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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