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Tool Comparison

OpenBB vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat coverage that Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) skips.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) includes Stock Comparison categories that OpenBB omits.

OpenBB has a free tier, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

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

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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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Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

relativerotationgraphs.com

RRG Research (creator/owner of Relative Rotation Graphs®) offers: (1) **RRG Online** - a lightweight, subscription-based web app with pre-defined universes and limited functionality (includes a one-month free trial; pricing starts from $10/month); and (2) **RRG API** - a bespoke/contact-priced service to embed RRGs into professional workflows using client-supplied data (XML in -> JSON out).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOther

Quick highlights

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
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).
RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button.

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Where they differ

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins Custom Dashboards News IPO Dividends Splits Interest Rates GDP

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.

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison

Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
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).
RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OpenBB	Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Data Visualizations 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, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat	Shared: APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, Data Visualizations Unique: Stock Comparison
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription, Other
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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other). 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). RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes. RRG Online universes/benchmarks (examples listed by the vendor) include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC/USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs. RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming/dragging, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a slider or play button. RRG Online pricing: subscription starting from $10/month; marketed as "light weight", "interactive", with "selected universes" and "limited functionality".
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

OpenBB offers a free entry point, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?

Both OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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?

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 Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) stands out for Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other)., 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)., and RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes..

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