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Head-to-head · Equity Research Platforms

I/B/E/S Estimates vs FIS MarketMap

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score I/B/E/S Estimates #5 in Equity Research Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit LSEG
FIS MarketMap #8 in Equity Research Platforms 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Contact FIS

I/B/E/S Estimates leads on 2 checks, FIS MarketMap on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreI/B/E/S Estimates · 8.7/10

I/B/E/S Estimates scores higher on our rubric for equity research platforms: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

FIS MarketMap offers company financials; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it. I/B/E/S Estimates offers equity screening; FIS MarketMap doesn't publish it. I/B/E/S Estimates offers earnings estimates; FIS MarketMap doesn't publish it. On data freshness, FIS MarketMap gives you Real_time where I/B/E/S Estimates offers Near_real_time. FIS MarketMap offers research reports; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it.

I/B/E/S Estimates is the better fit for analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history. FIS MarketMap is the better fit for institutions needing global data and custom analysis.

  • I/B/E/S Estimates fits best

    Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history

  • FIS MarketMap fits best

    Institutions needing global data and custom analysis

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Side by side

Feature I/B/E/S Estimates 8.7/10 Visit ↗ FIS MarketMap 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #5 in Equity Research Platforms #8 in Equity Research Platforms
Best for Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history Institutions needing global data and custom analysis
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features I/B/E/S Estimates 2/4 · FIS MarketMap 2/4
Company financials Not published ✓ (best)
Equity screening ✓ (best) Not published
Earnings estimates ✓ (best) Not published
Research reports Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Market coverage Global Global
Data freshness Near_real_time Real_time
Our review
Pros
  • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
  • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
  • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.
  • Combines real-time, reference, fundamental and historical market data.
  • Supports peer analysis, charting, calculators and scenario analysis.
  • Includes permissioning, usage reports and 24/7 support.
Cons
  • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
  • Package details require contacting LSEG.
  • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Listed integration support focuses on order management systems.
  • Its stated focus is less suited to screening and earnings-estimate workflows.
Our verdict

I/B/E/S Estimates is LSEG’s data service for analyst forecasts and company-level consensus, aimed at investment research, valuation, screening and forecast comparison workflows. It is suited to analysts who need broker-level estimates,…

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FIS MarketMap is a market-data platform for financial institutions and investment professionals, particularly mid-market and enterprise teams that need global coverage and custom analysis. It provides access to real-time, reference,…

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  1. I/B/E/S EstimatesEquity Research Platforms 8.7Pricing on request
  2. FIS MarketMapEquity Research Platforms 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • I/B/E/S Estimates — where it wins

    • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
    • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
    • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
    • Package details require contacting LSEG.
    • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.

  • FIS MarketMap — where it wins

    • Combines real-time, reference, fundamental and historical market data.
    • Supports peer analysis, charting, calculators and scenario analysis.
    • Includes permissioning, usage reports and 24/7 support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Listed integration support focuses on order management systems.
    • Its stated focus is less suited to screening and earnings-estimate workflows.
  • I/B/E/S Estimates8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A specialist source for broker forecasts, consensus and estimate history.

    Visit LSEGFull verdict →
  • FIS MarketMap8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Global real-time and historical data with tools for institutional analysis and access control.

    Contact FISFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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