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OpenBB Data Platform

Open-source alternative to Bloomberg data research workflows, Refinitiv data integration

OpenBB is an open-source alternative to Bloomberg and Refinitiv data research workflows. It pulls financial and market data from many sources into one place, with dashboards for research and a Python SDK for custom analysis. Note that it is a data platform, not a full Bloomberg Terminal replacement.

Best for: Analysts and developers who need flexible financial market data.

Key features

  • Aggregated financial and market data
  • Research dashboards plus a Python SDK
  • Many data provider integrations

Before you switch

Money software must be boring and reliable. Before switching, verify the project handles your currency, bank-import formats, and backup story. Many people run the new tool in parallel with the old one for a full billing cycle. Self-hosted finance apps keep your numbers off third-party servers entirely.

Like every project on OpenShelf, OpenBB Data Platform is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.