VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

OpenBB vs Quartr comparison

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

Quick takeaways

OpenBB adds Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage that Quartr skips.

Quartr includes Improved Filings, Calendar, Alerts, Webhooks, and Watchlist categories that OpenBB omits.

OpenBB highlights: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

Quartr is known for: Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..

Quartr offers mobile access, which OpenBB skips.

OpenBB

openbb.co

Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Quartr

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Quartr brings together earnings calls, transcripts, filings, reports, and slides into one platform. The free mobile app is consumer-friendly, while Quartr Pro (desktop) and the API are enterprise products sold on a custom basis. The API is generous—paying customers get effectively unlimited calls, demo accounts are capped, and a 50 rps global rate limit goes into effect in December 2025. Live audio and transcripts are delivered in real time, making it a go-to tool for analysts who don’t want to wait.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, and Transcripts plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Quartr

Distinct strengths include:

Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen.
Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place.
AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OpenBB	Quartr
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring	Shared: APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Transcripts, AI, AI Chat Unique: Improved Filings, Calendar, Alerts, Webhooks, Watchlist
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks
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, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported. Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings. Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows. Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier. OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX). Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).	Unique Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen. Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place. AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document. Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time. Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts. Free mobile app with watchlists, personalized newsfeeds, consensus estimates, revenue segment breakdowns, offline listening, and curated company lists.
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 OpenBB and Quartr both support?

Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Transcripts, AI, and AI Chat workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do OpenBB and Quartr require subscriptions?

Both OpenBB and Quartr keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Quartr ships a dedicated mobile experience, while OpenBB focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

OpenBB differentiates itself with REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows., whereas Quartr stands out for Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..

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