VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
OpenCorporates vs USAspending comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
OpenCorporates
opencorporates.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data APIs, and Other.
- Coverage tilt: OpenCorporates has 1 categories you won't get in USAspending; USAspending has 3 unique categories.
- Pricing: OpenCorporates is Free, Subscription; USAspending is Free.
Category leaders
- Data Visualizations: USAspending is tagged for this workflow; OpenCorporates has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | OpenCorporates | USAspending |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Other |
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
OpenCorporates strengths
Categories covered by OpenCorporates but not USAspending.
USAspending strengths
Categories covered by USAspending but not OpenCorporates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do OpenCorporates and USAspending both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Other workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do OpenCorporates and USAspending require subscriptions?
Both OpenCorporates and USAspending keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access OpenCorporates and USAspending?
Both OpenCorporates and USAspending 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?
OpenCorporates differentiates itself with 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links., Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day)., and OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers., whereas USAspending stands out for Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy., and Public REST API that powers the website (GET & POST endpoints; JSON responses); tutorial and contracts for commonly used endpoints..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.