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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Open Payments (CMS) vs StockAlert Pro 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
StockAlert Pro logo

StockAlert Pro

stockalert.pro

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Open Payments (CMS)Web, API
StockAlert ProWeb, API
Categories
Open Payments (CMS)4
StockAlert Pro12
Pricing details
Open Payments (CMS)StockAlert Pro
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$14.99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeBasic, Premium (Monthly)
Category leaders
ScreenersStockAlert Pro
Stock IdeasStockAlert Pro
WatchlistStockAlert Pro
AlertsStockAlert Pro
DividendsStockAlert Pro
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Platform details

AttributeOpen Payments (CMS)StockAlert Pro
Asset types
Other
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
End of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSVJSON
JSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Open Payments (CMS) strengths1

Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) only.

StockAlert Pro strengths9

Categories covered by StockAlert Pro only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro?

Open Payments (CMS) focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations while StockAlert Pro specializes in Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro cost?

Good news—both Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro 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 StockAlert Pro?

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 StockAlert Pro if 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., and Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro cover?

Both cover common asset types. Open Payments (CMS) also includes Other. StockAlert Pro adds coverage for Stocks, and ETFs.

Can I export data from Open Payments (CMS) and StockAlert Pro?

Open Payments (CMS) supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. StockAlert Pro has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Open Payments (CMS) or StockAlert Pro?

StockAlert Pro includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Open Payments (CMS) focuses on other analytical tools.

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