VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs Main Street Data comparison

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

ChartMill logo

ChartMill

chartmill.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Main Street Data logo

Main Street Data

mainstreetdata.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ChartMillWeb
Main Street DataWeb
Categories
ChartMill19
Main Street Data9
Pricing details

Tool

ChartMill

$34.97/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Monthly Subscription$34.97/mo
Annual Subscription + Free Course$299.97/yr

Tool

Main Street Data

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

StarterFree
Plus$39/mo
Category leaders
Stock IdeasChartMill
BacktestingChartMill
NewsChartMill
AlertsChartMill
DividendsChartMill
Insider DataChartMill
TranscriptsMain Street Data
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Platform details

AttributeChartMillMain Street Data
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ChartMill and Main Street Data?

ChartMill focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations while Main Street Data specializes in Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ChartMill and Main Street Data cost?

Good news—both ChartMill and Main Street Data offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose ChartMill or Main Street Data?

Choose ChartMill if you need Free advanced stock screener with technical + fundamental filters (dividend, valuation, growth, profitability, health), custom expressions, saved screens, and customizable result views (tables/charts)., and Trading Ideas library of pre-configured screens/strategies that can be run and adapted.. Go with Main Street Data if Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., and Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ChartMill and Main Street Data cover?

Both cover Stocks. ChartMill also includes ETFs.

Can I export data from ChartMill and Main Street Data?

ChartMill supports data exports to CSV. Main Street Data has more limited export options.

Is ChartMill or Main Street Data better for day trading?

ChartMill is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Main Street Data is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—ChartMill or Main Street Data?

Both ChartMill and Main Street Data include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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