VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Open Payments (CMS) vs OpenCorporates comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
OpenCorporates
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Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data APIs, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring.
- Coverage tilt: Open Payments (CMS) has 2 categories you won't get in OpenCorporates; OpenCorporates has 1 unique categories.
- Pricing: Open Payments (CMS) is Free; OpenCorporates is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Data Visualizations: Open Payments (CMS) is tagged for this workflow; OpenCorporates has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Open Payments (CMS) | OpenCorporates |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | 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 | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Open Payments (CMS) strengths
Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) but not OpenCorporates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Open Payments (CMS) and OpenCorporates both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Open Payments (CMS) and OpenCorporates require subscriptions?
Both Open Payments (CMS) and OpenCorporates keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Open Payments (CMS) and OpenCorporates?
Both Open Payments (CMS) and OpenCorporates 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?
Open Payments (CMS) differentiates itself with Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal., and Open Data API (ODA) for programmatic access with filtering, querying, and aggregation (SoQL‑style)., whereas OpenCorporates stands out for 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links., Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day)., and OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.