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Tool Comparison

MacroMicro vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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?, Calendar, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) skips.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) includes Stock Comparison, and APIs & SDKs categories that MacroMicro omits.

MacroMicro has a free tier, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid plan.

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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Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) logo

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

relativerotationgraphs.com

RRG Research (creator/owner of Relative Rotation Graphs®) offers: (1) **RRG Online** - a lightweight, subscription-based web app with pre-defined universes and limited functionality (includes a one-month free trial; pricing starts from $10/month); and (2) **RRG API** - a bespoke/contact-priced service to embed RRGs into professional workflows using client-supplied data (XML in -> JSON out).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
  • RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.

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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).

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeMacroMicroRelative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Data APIs

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

Shared: Data Visualizations, Data APIs

Unique: Stock Comparison, APIs & SDKs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos

Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription, Other

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

  • Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
  • RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
  • RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
  • RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
  • RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.
  • RRG Online pricing: subscription starting from $10/month; marketed as "light weight", "interactive", with "selected universes" and "limited functionality".
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

MacroMicro offers a free entry point, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access MacroMicro and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Both MacroMicro and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) stands out for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation)., and RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes..

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