VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

MacroMicro vs World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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?, Calendar, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) skips.

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) includes Unemployment Rates 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..

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) is known for: Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

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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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World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

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Global macroeconomic and development indicators with fully open access. The Indicators API requires no API key, and the DataBank portal supports direct downloads in CSV, Excel, TXT, and SDMX. Most datasets are available under the CC BY 4.0 license, though a few third-party series carry different terms.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
  • Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
  • Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
  • DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.
  • Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include GDP, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates plus 1 more area.

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).

World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
  • Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
  • Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
  • DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeMacroMicroWorld Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Data APIs

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

Shared: GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Data APIs

Unique: Unemployment Rates

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

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

  • Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years.
  • Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles.
  • Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits.
  • DataBank offers one-click downloads in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX, along with embeddable charts, maps, and tables.
  • Individual indicator pages allow direct CSV, Excel, and XML exports.
  • SDMX API available, with data calls capped at roughly 15,000 datapoints per request.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) both support?

Both platforms cover GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) require subscriptions?

Both MacroMicro and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access MacroMicro and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org)?

Both MacroMicro and World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) 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 World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) stands out for Programmatic access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many series spanning over 50 years., Indicators API requires no key and supports both JSON and XML responses with flexible query styles., and Query capacity includes up to 60 indicators per call, subject to URL length limits..

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