VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

OpenBB vs Statfolio comparison

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

Quick takeaways

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

Statfolio includes Portfolio 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..

Statfolio is known for: Manual entry or import of trades; positions aggregated into holdings with long and short support and time-based performance charts., Daily refresh of prices and dividends, with automatic recording of corporate actions such as dividends and share splits., and Contribution analysis and drill-down views at portfolio, sector, industry, and individual holding level; realised vs. unrealised profit tracked..

Statfolio 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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Statfolio

statfolio.net

Portfolio tracking and analytics platform with daily price and dividend updates. The Free plan supports 1 portfolio (50 orders, 10 holdings). Basic ($10/mo) expands to 3 portfolios, 500 orders, and a performance dashboard. Pro ($30/mo) offers 10 portfolios with unlimited orders and holdings. Dividends and splits are recorded automatically. Orders can be entered manually or imported.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Manual entry or import of trades; positions aggregated into holdings with long and short support and time-based performance charts.
Daily refresh of prices and dividends, with automatic recording of corporate actions such as dividends and share splits.
Contribution analysis and drill-down views at portfolio, sector, industry, and individual holding level; realised vs. unrealised profit tracked.
Research pages for each symbol include charts, news, financial statements, and fundamentals, along with daily relevant news feeds.
Exchange coverage spans NASDAQ, NYSE, Cboe BZX, LSE, XETRA, Frankfurt, Euronext Paris, TSX, TSXV, ASX, and NSE India. OTC data available on demand. Supported currencies include USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and INR.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Dividends, and Splits plus 2 more areas.

Where they differ

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs

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.

Statfolio

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio

Manual entry or import of trades; positions aggregated into holdings with long and short support and time-based performance charts.
Daily refresh of prices and dividends, with automatic recording of corporate actions such as dividends and share splits.
Contribution analysis and drill-down views at portfolio, sector, industry, and individual holding level; realised vs. unrealised profit tracked.
Research pages for each symbol include charts, news, financial statements, and fundamentals, along with daily relevant news feeds.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OpenBB	Statfolio
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Dividends, Splits, Data Visualizations, Financials Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, IPO, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat	Shared: News, Dividends, Splits, Data Visualizations, Financials Unique: Portfolio
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs
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
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 Manual entry or import of trades; positions aggregated into holdings with long and short support and time-based performance charts. Daily refresh of prices and dividends, with automatic recording of corporate actions such as dividends and share splits. Contribution analysis and drill-down views at portfolio, sector, industry, and individual holding level; realised vs. unrealised profit tracked. Research pages for each symbol include charts, news, financial statements, and fundamentals, along with daily relevant news feeds. Exchange coverage spans NASDAQ, NYSE, Cboe BZX, LSE, XETRA, Frankfurt, Euronext Paris, TSX, TSXV, ASX, and NSE India. OTC data available on demand. Supported currencies include USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and INR. Mobile access via a native Android app.
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 Statfolio both support?

Both platforms cover News, Dividends, Splits, Data Visualizations, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do OpenBB and Statfolio require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Statfolio 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 Statfolio stands out for Manual entry or import of trades; positions aggregated into holdings with long and short support and time-based performance charts., Daily refresh of prices and dividends, with automatic recording of corporate actions such as dividends and share splits., and Contribution analysis and drill-down views at portfolio, sector, industry, and individual holding level; realised vs. unrealised profit tracked..

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