Open-source project
Open-source project
OpenBB Platform
An open-source financial data platform that provides a common interface across public, licensed and proprietary providers.
- Provider
- OpenBB Finance
- Access
- Open source
- Primary interface
- Python package and data platform
OpenBB Finance
API / Skill
Research
Unify multiple financial data providers
Provider coverage, licensing and credentials still apply behind the common interface.
Open source · Python package and data platform
Best used for
Unify multiple financial data providers
Build repeatable analyst workflows
Expose research data through Python
Quick start
pip install openbb
from openbb import obb
result = obb.equity.price.historical('AAPL')
data = result.to_dataframe()
print(data.tail())A practical workflow
- 1Confirm the source and license
- 2Run the smallest useful request
- 3Validate fields and missing values
- 4Cache responsibly and document assumptions
Before you build
Provider coverage, licensing and credentials still apply behind the common interface.
Frequently asked questions
What can OpenBB Platform do in a real workflow?
Unify multiple financial data providers Build repeatable analyst workflows Expose research data through Python
What access and compatibility does OpenBB Platform require?
Open source. Python package and data platform.
What is the main implementation risk with OpenBB Platform?
Provider coverage, licensing and credentials still apply behind the common interface.