VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartMill vs YCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
ChartMill
chartmill.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Watchlist, and News and 6 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: ChartMill has 5 categories you won't get in YCharts; YCharts has 22 unique categories.
- Pricing: ChartMill is Free, Subscription; YCharts is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; ChartMill has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | ChartMill | YCharts |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
ChartMill strengths
Categories covered by ChartMill but not YCharts.
YCharts strengths
Categories covered by YCharts but not ChartMill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ChartMill and YCharts both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Data Visualizations, Scores, Financials, Insider Data, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
ChartMill offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access ChartMill and YCharts?
Both ChartMill and YCharts prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
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 YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.