# OpenBB: Free Open Source Alternative to Bloomberg Terminal, Hebbia, Koyfin

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/openbb
Last updated: 2026-11-07

OpenBB (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Bloomberg Terminal, Hebbia, Koyfin, Tableau. Connects proprietary, licensed, and public financial data with AI agents in a self-hostable workspace for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: OpenBB
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://openbb.co/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/OpenBB-finance/OpenBB
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 75.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/OpenBB-finance/OpenBB or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bloomberg Terminal.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with OpenBB saves up to $100/mo ($1,200/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bloomberg Terminal](https://caniforkit.com/bloomberg-terminal) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Bloomberg Terminal vs OpenBB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bloomberg-terminal-vs-openbb) |
| [Hebbia](https://caniforkit.com/hebbia) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Hebbia vs OpenBB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/hebbia-vs-openbb) |
| [Koyfin](https://caniforkit.com/koyfin) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Koyfin vs OpenBB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/koyfin-vs-openbb) |
| [Tableau](https://caniforkit.com/tableau) | [analytics](https://caniforkit.com/category/analytics) | $35/mo | [Compare Tableau vs OpenBB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tableau-vs-openbb) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is OpenBB free and open source?
OpenBB is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Connects proprietary, licensed, and public financial data with AI agents in a self-hostable workspace for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using OpenBB?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bloomberg Terminal.

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