VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: ChartsMaze checked September 5, 2026 · Koyfin checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartsMaze vs Koyfin
Pick ChartsMaze if
ChartsMaze
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about stock comparison, ETF comparison, and market sentiment, things Koyfin doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $468/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation, things ChartsMaze doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ChartsMaze and Koyfin cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to ChartsMaze's 6, including ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation. ChartsMaze counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
- Free trial
- ChartsMaze14 days
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 6 categories
- Asset coverage
- KoyfinAdds mutual funds and closed-end funds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $468/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | — | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Schwab, Altruist +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 20 |
Regions | APAC | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn |
Data partners | RRG Research | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more |
Security | — | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more |
| Try it | Visit ChartsMaze | Visit Koyfin |
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and Koyfin each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and Koyfin each do best.What ChartsMaze does best
- Use official RRG views for Indian markets, sectors, industries, ETFs, and stocks.
- Choose daily, weekly, or monthly RRGs for published Nifty universes.
- Stock RRG universes include Nifty 50, Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150, Nifty Smallcap 250, and Nifty Midsmallcap 400.
- Run predefined or custom technical stock scans and review sector, industry, and market-breadth dashboards.
- Save watchlists and use the web product or ChartsMaze's Android, iPhone, and iPad apps.
What Koyfin does best
- Tools for building customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screening for more than 100,000 global securities with thousands of criteria, with stock and ETF screening on paid plans and mutual-fund screening in Advisor tiers.
- Advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research coverage for companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and Koyfin, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and Koyfin, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailSwing TradersDay Traders | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | APAC | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data partners | RRG Research | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVCustodian |
Integrations | Not specified | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Momentum | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Kriyanex Technologies Private LimitedCountry: INSupport: Email | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freewatchlists: 2 · screens: 2 · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | INR 499/mo“Premium — monthly” | $468/yr≈ $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more |
| Tier 2 | INR 2499“Premium — 6 months” | $948/yr≈ $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited |
| Tier 3 | INR 3299/yr“Premium — annual” | $2508/yr≈ $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more |
| Top plan | — | $3588/yr≈ $299/mo“Advisor Pro”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 200 · +2 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Teams” |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ChartsMaze and Koyfin?
ChartsMaze leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison, while Koyfin puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ChartsMaze and Koyfin cost?
Good news: both ChartsMaze and Koyfin have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose ChartsMaze or Koyfin?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ChartsMaze if stock comparison and ETF comparison matter to you; go with Koyfin if you'd rather have ETF screeners and custom dashboards. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ChartsMaze and Koyfin cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Koyfin adds mutual funds, closed-end funds, and bonds on top.
Does ChartsMaze or Koyfin have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ChartsMaze runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from ChartsMaze and Koyfin?
Koyfin exports to CSV. ChartsMaze is stingier about getting data out.
Is ChartsMaze or Koyfin better for day trading?
ChartsMaze is the one positioned more for active traders. Koyfin is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: ChartsMaze or Koyfin?
Both ChartsMaze and Koyfin include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with ChartsMaze or Koyfin?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. ChartsMaze is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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