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Barron's vs ETF.com comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Barron's adds Alerts coverage that ETF.com skips.

ETF.com includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, Portfolio, IPO, Delisted, and Education categories that Barron's omits.

Barron's highlights: Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., and Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center..

ETF.com is known for: ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..

ETF.com keeps a free entry point that Barron's lacks.

Barron's ships a mobile app. ETF.com is web/desktop only.

Barron's

barrons.com

Subscription news and analysis service for investors. Digital plans cover Barrons.com and the mobile/tablet apps, while Print + Digital adds weekly Saturday delivery of the magazine. Most premium content is paywalled. Subscriptions also include newsletters, market alerts, and watchlist functionality.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.
Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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ETF.com

etf.com

ETF.com is a web-based research suite for exchange-traded funds. A free account lets you save screeners and create up to five watchlists. Paid subscriptions unlock more: Content+ gives access to editorial content, while All Access provides unlimited use of tools, data, and saved screens.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.
ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Newsletters, and Videos plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Barron's

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts

Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.

ETF.com

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account.
ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics.
Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period.
Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Barron's	ETF.com
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Newsletters, Videos, Watchlist Unique: Alerts	Shared: News, Newsletters, Videos, Watchlist Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, ETF Holdings, Money Flow, Portfolio, IPO, Delisted, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery). Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online. Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center. Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories. Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android. Podcasts including Streetwise, Barron’s Live, and At Barron’s.	Unique ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account. ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics. Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period. Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it. ETF Pulse highlights trending funds based on flows and performance indicators. Portfolio Builder to create and track model ETF portfolios, integrating tickers from the screener or compare views.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Barron's and ETF.com both support?

Both platforms cover News, Newsletters, Videos, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF.com offers a free entry point, while Barron's requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Barron's ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ETF.com focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Barron's differentiates itself with Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., and Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center., whereas ETF.com stands out for ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..

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