VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs Portfolio123 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
Portfolio123 logo

Portfolio123

portfolio123.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
ChartMillWeb
Portfolio123Web, API, Desktop
Categories
ChartMill19
Portfolio12320
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

Portfolio123

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Manage (Free)Free
Retail Research Plans$25/mo
Professional / API & Data LicensesContact sales
Research TrialOne-time

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Platform details

AttributeChartMillPortfolio123
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
CSV
JSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ChartMill and Portfolio123?

ChartMill focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations while Portfolio123 specializes in Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Quant. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ChartMill and Portfolio123 cost?

Good news—both ChartMill and Portfolio123 offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does ChartMill or Portfolio123 have an API?

Portfolio123 provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. ChartMill doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose ChartMill or Portfolio123?

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 Portfolio123 if Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., and Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ChartMill and Portfolio123 cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Portfolio123 adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Does ChartMill or Portfolio123 have real-time data?

Portfolio123 offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. ChartMill uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ChartMill and Portfolio123?

ChartMill supports data exports to CSV. Portfolio123 has more limited export options.

Can ChartMill or Portfolio123 connect to my broker?

Portfolio123 connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. ChartMill requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Is ChartMill or Portfolio123 better for day trading?

ChartMill is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Portfolio123 is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—ChartMill or Portfolio123?

Both ChartMill and Portfolio123 include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ChartMill or Portfolio123?

Portfolio123 offers portfolio tracking features. ChartMill is more focused on research and analysis.

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