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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Tool Comparison

Open Payments (CMS) vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) comparison

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

Open Payments (CMS) logo

Open Payments (CMS)

openpaymentsdata.cms.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) logo

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

relativerotationgraphs.com

PricingSubscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Open Payments (CMS)Web, API
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)Web, API
Categories
Open Payments (CMS)4
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)4
Pricing details

Tool

Open Payments (CMS)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

RRG Online$10/mo
RRG APIContact sales

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Platform details

AttributeOpen Payments (CMS)Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Asset types
Other
StocksBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSVJSON
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Open Payments (CMS) strengths1

Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) only.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) strengths1

Categories covered by Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Open Payments (CMS) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Open Payments (CMS) focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) specializes in Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Data APIs. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Open Payments (CMS) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?

Open Payments (CMS) offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Open Payments (CMS) and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Which is better for beginners—Open Payments (CMS) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Open Payments (CMS) is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Do Open Payments (CMS) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Open Payments (CMS) or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Choose Open Payments (CMS) if you need Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., and Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal.. Go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., and RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Open Payments (CMS) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?

Both cover Other. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds coverage for Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from Open Payments (CMS) and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Open Payments (CMS) supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) has more limited export options.

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