VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Tool Comparison

ChartMill vs Smartfin comparison

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

ChartMill logo

ChartMill

chartmill.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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Smartfin logo

Smartfin

thesmartfin.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
ChartMillWeb
SmartfinWeb
Categories
ChartMill14
Smartfin12
Pricing details
ChartMillSmartfin
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$25/mo$8.33/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, MonthlyStarter, Premium (Monthly), Premium (Yearly)

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ChartMillSmartfin

Platform details

AttributeChartMillSmartfin
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediate
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Image

Coverage overlap

Shared categories9

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ChartMill strengths5

Categories covered by ChartMill only.

Smartfin strengths3

Categories covered by Smartfin only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ChartMill and Smartfin?

ChartMill focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Watchlist while Smartfin specializes in Stock Ideas, Financials, and Scores. They overlap in 9 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ChartMill and Smartfin cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—ChartMill or Smartfin?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Should I choose ChartMill or Smartfin?

Choose ChartMill if you need Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., and Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX).. Go with Smartfin if AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., and Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ChartMill and Smartfin cover?

Both cover Stocks. ChartMill also includes ETFs.

Does ChartMill or Smartfin have real-time data?

Smartfin 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 Smartfin?

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

Which has a better stock screener—ChartMill or Smartfin?

ChartMill includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Smartfin focuses on other analytical tools.

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