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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
OpenBB vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
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OpenBB
Free • From $500/yr · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, custom dashboards, and AI research, things Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't offer
Pick Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) instead if
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
From $10/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $41.67/mo
- You care about stock comparison and ETF comparison, things OpenBB doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, APIs & data feeds and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. OpenBB simply does more: 12 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including sheets / excel add-ins, custom dashboards, and AI research, plus a mobile app. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- OpenBB
- Cheaper paid plan
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)$10/mo vs $41.67/mo
- Broader coverage
- OpenBB12 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- OpenBB
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $500/yr | From $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Workspace Community: copilot queries per day: 20, Workspace Community: excel add in: No (per plan comparison) +9 more | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | OpenBB Skills, Workspace MCP server +2 more | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 4 |
Regions | — | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Capabilities | IV surface and Yield curves | — |
Security | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more | — |
| Try it | Visit OpenBB | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
Where each one shines
What OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) each do best.What OpenBB does best
- The open-source Open Data Platform locally under AGPL for unified financial and economic data access through provider connectors.
- Work across Python, REST API, notebooks, Workspace, and Excel-oriented workflows depending on whether you are coding, analyzing, or building dashboards.
- Connections for third-party data providers and your own API keys; OpenBB does not host or redistribute production market data for you.
- Tools for building Workspace dashboards with customizable UI components, apps, widgets, and firm-specific data integrations.
- Support for adding proprietary or internal data by exposing an API plus a widgets.json definition for custom Workspace widgets.
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) does best
- Visualizations for how multiple securities rotate versus a common benchmark using relative strength and relative momentum concepts.
- RRG Online for interactive browser-based rotation charts across vendor-defined universes and benchmarks.
- Views for reviewing sector, index, stock, currency, crypto, and asset-allocation universes where RRG Online provides predefined coverage.
- Animate historical rotations with trail-length controls, a brush-chart slider, and play controls.
- Toggle securities, zoom the plot or axes, drag the canvas, snap axes, and export screenshots from the web interface.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds |
Regions | Not specified | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | OpenBB SkillsWorkspace MCP serverMCP serversExcel Add-in | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access | Not specified |
Capability signals | IV surfaceYield curves | Not specified |
Vendor & support | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum | RRG Consulting BV (trading name: RRG Research)Country: NetherlandsSupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Workspace Community”copilot queries per day: 20 · excel add in: No (per plan comparison) · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $500/yr≈ $41.67/mo“Snowflake Native App” | $10/mo“RRG Online”universes: Pre-defined only · functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) |
| Top plan | $2400/yr≈ $200/mo“Workspace Lite”team size: Designed for teams under 10 · promotional price: $1,200/year through August 31, 2026 (time-limited offer observed on v... · +2 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Workspace Pro”pricing model: Custom team license (contact sales) · support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST) | Contact sales“RRG API”pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales) |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
OpenBB leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) puts more weight on data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is OpenBB or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?
OpenBB has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with OpenBB and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use OpenBB or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) on my phone?
OpenBB lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose OpenBB or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick OpenBB if sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards matter to you; go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if you'd rather have stock comparison and ETF comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, cryptos, and currencies. OpenBB also handles commodities, options, and futures. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds other on top.
Can I export data from OpenBB and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
OpenBB exports to CSV and Excel. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: OpenBB or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
OpenBB has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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