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Monday, October 13, 2025

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MacroMicro vs U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

MacroMicro adds Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, GDP, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) skips.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) includes Unemployment Rates, and Education categories that MacroMicro omits.

MacroMicro 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., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is known for: Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users., Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered)., and Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator..

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offers mobile access, which MacroMicro skips.

MacroMicro

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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

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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Primary U.S. source for official labor‑market, inflation and productivity statistics. Offers a free Public Data API (v2) with JSON/XLSX responses, extensive web data tools (Series Report, Top Picks, Data Finder), and an official release calendar with RSS/iCal. Coverage spans CPI/PPI/Import‑Export prices, Employment Situation (payrolls & unemployment rate), JOLTS, ECI, productivity, QCEW and more. Registered API users get higher limits and can request calculations and catalog metadata.

Platforms

Web

API

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users.
Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered).
Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator.
Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription.
Mobile: “BLS Local Data” app for iOS/Android surfaces local labor market stats (states, metros, counties) and includes QCEW content.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Data APIs.

Where they differ

MacroMicro

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

ETF Screeners

ETF Comparison

Which ETF includes this Stock?

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. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Distinct strengths include:

Unemployment Rates

Education

Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users.
Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered).
Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator.
Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	MacroMicro	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar, Inflation Rates, Data APIs Unique: Data Visualizations, ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, GDP, Interest Rates, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary	Shared: Calendar, Inflation Rates, Data APIs Unique: Unemployment Rates, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
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 Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users. Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered). Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator. Official release schedules & feeds: per‑release pages (e.g., Employment Situation) show dates/times (typically 8:30 a.m. ET); global calendar with RSS and iCal (ICS) subscription. Mobile: “BLS Local Data” app for iOS/Android surfaces local labor market stats (states, metros, counties) and includes QCEW content. Mission/authority & confidentiality: Principal U.S. fact‑finding agency for labor economics; data collected and protected under CIPSEA and other federal laws.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) both support?

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

Do MacroMicro and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) require subscriptions?

Both MacroMicro and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MacroMicro focuses on web or desktop access.

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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stands out for Public Data API v2: JSON and Excel (.xlsx) output; single or batched series; optional calculations, annual averages, aspects & catalog metadata for registered users., Usage limits (v2): up to 50 series per query, up to 20 years per query, ~50 requests per 10 seconds; daily cap 500 queries (registered) or 25 (unregistered)., and Data Tools: Series Report (direct series ID lookup), Top Picks, One‑screen/Multi‑screen table builders, Data Finder, charts for news releases, CPI Inflation Calculator..

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