★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Multpl vs OpenBB
Pick Multpl instead if
Multpl
Free · Web
- You care about real yields, something OpenBB doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
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OpenBB
Free • Contact for pricing · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, custom dashboards, and AI research, things Multpl doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Multpl and OpenBB cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, macro data, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. OpenBB simply does more: 12 categories to Multpl's 5, including sheets / excel add-ins, custom dashboards, and AI research, plus a mobile app. Multpl counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- OpenBB
- Broader coverage
- OpenBB12 vs 5 categories
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
- Beginner friendly
- Multpl
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • Contact for pricing |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 7 limits: Workspace Community: copilot queries per day: 20, Workspace Community: excel add in: No (per plan comparison) +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) | OpenBB Skills, Workspace MCP server +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 12 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | — |
Capabilities | — | IV surface and Yield curves |
Security | — | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Multpl | Visit OpenBB |
Where each one shines
What Multpl and OpenBB each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Multpl and OpenBB each do best.What Multpl does best
- Simple charts and tables for S&P 500 P/E, Shiller CAPE, price-to-sales, price-to-book, earnings yield, dividends, earnings, and sales series.
- Views for reviewing macro and rates series such as CPI, inflation, GDP, Treasury yields, real yields, population, and income statistics.
- Switch between monthly and yearly table views where supported to move from chart context into spreadsheet-style review.
- On-page source and methodology notes that cite providers such as S&P Global, U.S.
- Current end-of-day timestamps on popular series for lightweight market-context checks.
What OpenBB does best
- The open-source Open Data Platform locally under AGPL for unified financial and economic data access through provider connectors.
- Work across Python, REST API, notebooks, Workspace, and Excel-oriented workflows depending on whether you are coding, analyzing, or building dashboards.
- Connections for third-party data providers and your own API keys; OpenBB does not host or redistribute production market data for you.
- Tools for building Workspace dashboards with customizable UI components, apps, widgets, and firm-specific data integrations.
- Support for adding proprietary or internal data by exposing an API plus a widgets.json definition for custom Workspace widgets.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Multpl and OpenBB, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Multpl and OpenBB, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsOther | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: US | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs |
Integrations | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) | OpenBB SkillsWorkspace MCP serverMCP serversExcel Add-in |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access |
Capability signals | Not specified | IV surfaceYield curves |
Vendor & support | MultplSupport: Email | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Not specified |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Workspace Community”copilot queries per day: 20 · excel add in: No (per plan comparison) · +1 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Workspace Pro”pricing model: One-time license for the entire team (contact sales) · support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST) |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Multpl and OpenBB?
Multpl leans toward data visualizations, macro data, and real yields, while OpenBB puts more weight on APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Multpl and OpenBB cost?
Good news: both Multpl and OpenBB have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Multpl or OpenBB?
Multpl is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Multpl or OpenBB on my phone?
OpenBB lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Multpl doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Do Multpl and OpenBB have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Multpl or OpenBB?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Multpl if real yields matter to you; go with OpenBB if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Multpl and OpenBB cover?
Both cover stocks and bonds. Multpl also handles other. OpenBB adds ETFs, cryptos, and currencies on top.
Can I export data from Multpl and OpenBB?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Multpl or OpenBB?
OpenBB has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Multpl doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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