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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ahrefs vs ETF Insider comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Ahrefs logo

Ahrefs

ahrefs.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, API
Hands-on review
ETF Insider logo

ETF Insider

etfinsider.co

PricingFree, Subscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
AhrefsWeb, Desktop, API
ETF InsiderWeb, API
Categories
Ahrefs3
ETF Insider14
Pricing details
AhrefsETF Insider
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$29/mo$14/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansWebmaster Tools (AWT), Starter, Lite, Standard, Advanced, EnterpriseFree, Pro, Enterprise
Category leaders
ScreenersETF Insider
PortfolioETF Insider
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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AhrefsETF Insider

Platform details

AttributeAhrefsETF Insider
Asset types
Other
ETFsMutual FundsStocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-time
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSVPDF
ImagePDFExcel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Ahrefs strengths1

Categories covered by Ahrefs only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Ahrefs and ETF Insider?

Ahrefs focuses on App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs while ETF Insider specializes in ETF Screeners, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Ahrefs and ETF Insider cost?

Good news—both Ahrefs and ETF Insider offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Ahrefs and ETF Insider have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Ahrefs or ETF Insider?

Choose Ahrefs if you need Ahrefs Web Analytics is a free, privacy-friendly website analytics product (no cookies / no personal data stored by default) with up to 1M events/month per site on the free tier; higher event volumes are paid per-project add-ons., and Website Traffic Checker provides estimated traffic and key metrics (including organic and paid search traffic) and shows traffic progression globally and locally (country breakdown). Bulk-check supports up to 200 websites at once.. Go with ETF Insider if Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs., and Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Ahrefs and ETF Insider cover?

Both cover common asset types. Ahrefs also includes Other. ETF Insider adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Stocks.

Do Ahrefs and ETF Insider offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Ahrefs and ETF Insider?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (PDF). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Ahrefs or ETF Insider?

ETF Insider includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Ahrefs focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Ahrefs or ETF Insider?

ETF Insider offers portfolio tracking features. Ahrefs is more focused on research and analysis.

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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).

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