OpenBB vs Stocknear comparison

OpenBB focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins while Stocknear specializes in Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Good news—both OpenBB and Stocknear offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Stocknear is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Stocknear is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

OpenBB provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Stocknear doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Choose OpenBB if you need Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB).. Go with Stocknear if Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., and Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced). better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. OpenBB also includes Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, and Futures.

Stocknear offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. OpenBB uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Stocknear supports data exports to CSV. OpenBB has more limited export options.

Both OpenBB and Stocknear include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.