VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: ChartsMaze checked September 5, 2026 · PortfoliosLab checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartsMaze vs PortfoliosLab
Pick ChartsMaze instead if
ChartsMaze
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about market sentiment, something PortfoliosLab doesn't offer
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PortfoliosLab
Free • From $8.33/mo · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about portfolio, backtesting, and correlation, things ChartsMaze doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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 PortfoliosLab cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. PortfoliosLab simply does more: 17 categories to ChartsMaze's 6, including portfolio, backtesting, and correlation. ChartsMaze counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- ChartsMaze
- Free trial
- ChartsMaze14 days
- Broader coverage
- PortfoliosLab17 vs 6 categories
- API access
- PortfoliosLab
- Asset coverage
- PortfoliosLabAdds mutual funds and 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 $8.33/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | — | 25 limits: Free: watchlists: 1, Free: watchlist symbols: 100 +23 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | — | MCP, ChatGPT +1 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 | 17 |
Regions | APAC | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | RRG Research | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | 6 signals: Factor exposure, VaR/ES +4 more |
| Try it | Visit ChartsMaze | Visit PortfoliosLab |
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab does best
- Backtest portfolios and single instruments with configurable rebalancing, benchmark comparisons, and longer historical windows on paid plans.
- Analysis of performance, drawdowns, volatility, VaR, CVaR, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, Martin, Treynor, and related risk-adjusted ratios.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, funds, crypto, and currency instruments across performance, risk, drawdown, and diversification views.
- Correlation, alpha and beta, factor, diversification, and optimization tools, including mean-variance, risk parity, HRP, and HERC.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with daily-recalculated filters, then export results where the selected plan allows it.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailSwing TradersDay Traders | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsQuants/DevelopersAnalystsFinancial Advisors |
Regions | APAC | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | RRG Research | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: NoneDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSV |
Integrations | Not specified | MCPChatGPTClaude |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Momentum | Factor exposureVaR/ESPerformance attributionRebalancingPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Kriyanex Technologies Private LimitedCountry: INSupport: Email | PortfoliosLab Analytics FZCOCountry: United Arab EmiratesSupport: 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: 1 · watchlist symbols: 100 · +4 more |
| Entry paid plan | INR 499/mo“Premium — monthly” | $8.33/mo“Plus”watchlists: 5 · private portfolios: 5 · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | INR 2499“Premium — 6 months” | $20.83/mo“Pro”watchlists: 10 · private portfolios: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Top plan | INR 3299/yr“Premium — annual” | $75/mo“Max”watchlists: 10 · watchlist symbols: 2,000 · +5 more |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab?
ChartsMaze leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison, while PortfoliosLab puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab cost?
Good news: both ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use ChartsMaze or PortfoliosLab on my phone?
ChartsMaze lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. PortfoliosLab doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does ChartsMaze or PortfoliosLab have an API?
PortfoliosLab has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. ChartsMaze doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose ChartsMaze or PortfoliosLab?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ChartsMaze if market sentiment matter to you; go with PortfoliosLab if you'd rather have portfolio and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. PortfoliosLab adds mutual funds, funds, and cryptos on top.
Is ChartsMaze or PortfoliosLab better for day trading?
ChartsMaze is the one positioned more for active traders. PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab?
Both ChartsMaze and PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab?
PortfoliosLab handles portfolio tracking. ChartsMaze is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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