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ChartMill vs eToro comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ChartMill adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, Scores, Financials, Insider Data, and Position Sizing coverage that eToro skips.

eToro includes Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Dividends, IPO, and Education categories that ChartMill omits.

eToro offers mobile access, which ChartMill skips.

In depth comparison

ChartMill

chartmill.com

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A web-based research suite combining stock/ETF screeners, charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas. ChartMill supports server-side email alerts, custom screeners with advanced filters, and both technical and fundamental data. Analyst estimates and some premium data require a paid subscription. U.S. pre-market and after-hours coverage includes NYSE, NASDAQ, and AMEX.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time).

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eToro

etoro.com

A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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Where they differ

ChartMill

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Stock Ideas Scores Financials Insider Data Position Sizing

Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas.
Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).
Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic.
Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Copy/Social Trading Paper Trading Advanced Order Types Portfolio Dividends IPO Education

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ChartMill	eToro
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Screeners, Stock Ideas, Scores, Financials, Insider Data, Position Sizing	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Dividends, IPO, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas. Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX). Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic. Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date. Server-side email alerts for price moves, setups, earnings, news, insider activity, fundamentals, analyst ratings, and saved screens (alerts are delayed, not real-time). Interactive stock charts with multiple indicators (RSI, MACD, etc.), saved chart configurations, and multi-symbol view.	Unique Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30). Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app. CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum. Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees. Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio. Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ChartMill and eToro both support?

Both platforms cover Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ChartMill and eToro require subscriptions?

Both ChartMill and eToro keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

eToro ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ChartMill focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

ChartMill differentiates itself with Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic., whereas eToro stands out for Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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