OpenBB vs YCharts comparison

OpenBB focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins while YCharts specializes in Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

OpenBB offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while YCharts requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with OpenBB and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

OpenBB has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. YCharts 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. YCharts 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 YCharts if Annual subscription tiers (Analyst / Presenter / Professional). Professional includes everything in Analyst+Presenter plus Portfolio Optimizer, AI Chat, Transition Tax Analysis, Interactive Analysis, Scenarios, Excel Add-in & integration support, and compliance controls; prices reflect annual commitment., and Fundamental charting workflow for financial metrics, plus scatter plot and technical charting (support docs mention 30+ technical indicators and 28,000+ equities/indices). better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, and Bonds. OpenBB also includes Currencies, Commodities, Options, and Futures. YCharts adds coverage for Mutual Funds, and Closed-End Funds.

YCharts supports data exports to CSV, Excel, and PDF. OpenBB has more limited export options.

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

YCharts offers portfolio tracking features. OpenBB is more focused on research and analysis.