★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Tegus checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
OpenBB vs Tegus
Pick OpenBB if
OpenBB
Free • From $500/yr · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $41.67/mo instead of $69/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Pick Tegus if
Tegus
From $69/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about transcripts, improved filings, and alerts, things OpenBB doesn't offer
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
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 Tegus cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including sheets / excel add-ins, data visualizations, and AI research), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. OpenBB simply does more: 12 categories to Tegus's 8, including APIs & data feeds, custom dashboards, and AI chat. Tegus counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- OpenBB
- Cheaper paid plan
- OpenBB$41.67/mo vs $69/mo
- Broader coverage
- OpenBB12 vs 8 categories
- Desktop app
- OpenBB
- API access
- OpenBB
- Asset coverage
- OpenBBAdds ETFs and cryptos
See for yourself
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 $69/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 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | OpenBB Skills, Workspace MCP server +2 more | Excel Add-in |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors, Analysts +2 more | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 8 |
Regions | — | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | IV surface and Yield curves | AI summaries: Transcripts |
Security | 6 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML and OIDC +4 more | Status page |
| Try it | Visit OpenBB | Visit Tegus |
Where each one shines
What OpenBB and Tegus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What OpenBB and Tegus 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 Tegus does best
- Search tools across a Tegus Expert Insights library positioned at 250,000+ proprietary interviews, with some 2026 materials referencing 260,000+ expert transcripts.
- Commission custom expert calls with pre-qualified experts and human-led or AI interviewer options where available.
- AlphaSense Generative Search, Deep Research, workflow agents, AI summaries, topic tagging, and synthesis across transcripts, filings, financial data, broker research, and market intelligence.
- Search tools across company filings and transcripts with watchlists, email alerts, downloadable tables, historical table comparisons, and filing workflow tools.
- 4,000+ pre-built global fundamental models, analyst-built Excel models, DCF, LBO, M&A templates, and one-click updates through the Tegus Excel Add-in.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OpenBB and Tegus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for OpenBB and Tegus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCryptosCurrenciesCommoditiesBondsOptionsFutures | Stocks |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: NoneSDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Integrations | OpenBB SkillsWorkspace MCP serverMCP serversExcel Add-in | Excel Add-in |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2SSO: SAML and OIDCStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transitRole-based access | Status page |
Capability signals | IV surfaceYield curves | AI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | OpenBB Inc.Founded 2021Support: Email and Forum | AlphaSense, Inc. / TegusCountry: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 5/5UX 4/5 |
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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” | $69/mo“BamSEC Pro” |
| 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 | Subscription |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Workspace Pro”pricing model: Custom team license (contact sales) · support: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (EST) | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between OpenBB and Tegus?
OpenBB leans toward APIs & data feeds, sheets / excel add-ins, and data visualizations, while Tegus puts more weight on transcripts, improved filings, and financials. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is OpenBB or Tegus free to use?
OpenBB has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Tegus is paid-only. If budget matters, start with OpenBB and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: OpenBB or Tegus?
Tegus is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Does OpenBB or Tegus have an API?
OpenBB has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Tegus doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose OpenBB or Tegus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick OpenBB if APIs & data feeds and custom dashboards matter to you; go with Tegus if you'd rather have transcripts and improved filings. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do OpenBB and Tegus cover?
Both cover stocks. OpenBB also handles ETFs, cryptos, and currencies.
Can I export data from OpenBB and Tegus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: OpenBB or Tegus?
OpenBB has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Tegus doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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