VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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OpenBB vs Trackinsight 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, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat coverage that Trackinsight skips.

Trackinsight includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Portfolio, and Blogs 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..

Trackinsight is known for: Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..

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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Trackinsight

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Global ETF research platform with a 12k+ ETF database and daily updates. Core workflows: screen by theme/ESG/exposure/benchmark; compare up to 5 ETFs side‑by‑side (Excel export); manage sharable ‘Lists’; and (Premium) Portfolio Insights with advanced analytics & Excel export. Data/API options include an enterprise ‘Data Services’ offering and Nasdaq Data Link databases (REST/CSV/JSON). Identifiers shown on fund pages include ISIN and CUSIP. Trackinsight became majority‑owned by Kepler Cheuvreux in Sep 2024.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, Data Visualizations, and ETF Overview 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.

Trackinsight

Distinct strengths include:

Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	OpenBB	Trackinsight
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings Unique: APIs & SDKs, 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, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat	Shared: Data APIs, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Portfolio, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	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, API
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 Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs. Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with Export to Excel from the compare pages. Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and export to Excel; plan limits vary by tier. Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and Excel export. ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters. Underlying holdings search: articles and workflows demonstrate filters for ETFs holding specific stocks (e.g., NVDA/AVGO).
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 Trackinsight both support?

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

Do OpenBB and Trackinsight require subscriptions?

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

How can you access OpenBB and Trackinsight?

Both OpenBB and Trackinsight 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 Trackinsight stands out for Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..

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