Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) adds Data APIs, and Shipping & Trade coverage that Stockopedia skips.
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Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) vs Stockopedia comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Stockopedia includes Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Scores, Checklist, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, and Newsletters categories that Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) omits.
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) highlights: Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification., Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans., and Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs..
Stockopedia is known for: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) has a free tier, while Stockopedia requires a paid plan.
Stockopedia offers mobile access, which Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) skips.
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
oec.world
A global trade and economic complexity platform with rich visualizations, country and product rankings, and an API. Pro plans unlock the latest monthly and subnational datasets, while Premium adds company-level Bill of Lading data and bulk downloads. Academic discounts and enterprise options with SSO support are also available.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification.
- Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans.
- Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs.
- REST API with a free tier for historical data and Pro/Premium tokens for the latest datasets, subnational access, and higher query volumes.
- Data downloads in CSV, Excel, or JSON, with bulk access and larger query limits available for subscribers.
Community votes (overall)
Stockopedia
stockopedia.com
Stockopedia is a stock research and screening platform best known for its StockRanks™ ratings and broad coverage across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. All plans include the same features; pricing is based on regional market access. Data comes primarily from Refinitiv, with fundamentals refreshed multiple times a day and recomputed after the close. Users get unlimited alerts, a 14-day free trial, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
- StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
- Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
- Charts include overlays and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, plus multi-symbol comparisons.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Data Visualizations, Education, and Blogs.
Where they differ
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
Distinct strengths include:
- Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification.
- Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans.
- Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs.
- REST API with a free tier for historical data and Pro/Premium tokens for the latest datasets, subnational access, and higher query volumes.
Stockopedia
Distinct strengths include:
- Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”
- StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars.
- Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) | Stockopedia |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Blogs Unique: Data APIs, Shipping & Trade | Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Blogs Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Financials, Scores, Checklist, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Newsletters |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) and Stockopedia both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Education, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) offers a free entry point, while Stockopedia requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Stockopedia ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) differentiates itself with Visualizations and rankings based on Economic Complexity Index (ECI) and Product Complexity Index (PCI), with reports by HS classification., Monthly international trade data and subnational coverage across 30+ countries available on Pro plans., and Premium tier adds company-level U.S. Bill of Lading data through a Company Explorer sourced from U.S. Customs., whereas Stockopedia stands out for Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
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