VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: ChartsMaze checked September 5, 2026 · YCharts checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartsMaze vs YCharts
Pick ChartsMaze instead if
ChartsMaze
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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YCharts
From $3000/yr · Web · Desktop
- You care about portfolio, alerts, 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 YCharts 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. YCharts simply does more: 20 categories to ChartsMaze's 6, including portfolio, alerts, and correlation. ChartsMaze counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- ChartsMaze
- Broader coverage
- YCharts20 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- ChartsMaze
- Desktop app
- YCharts
- Asset coverage
- YChartsAdds mutual funds and closed-end funds
- Beginner friendly
- ChartsMaze
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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 | From $3000/yr |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 9 limits: Analyst: additional seat annual usd: 1,500, Presenter: additional seat annual usd: 2,400 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Addepar, Advyzon +15 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Financial Advisors, RIAs / Wealth Firms +2 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 20 |
Regions | APAC | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | RRG Research | 3 partners: Morningstar, S&P Global Market Intelligence +1 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more | 6 signals: Stress tests: EquityCrash, Monte Carlo +4 more |
Security | — | 4 signals: SOC2, Status page +2 more |
| Try it | Visit ChartsMaze | Visit YCharts |
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and YCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ChartsMaze and YCharts 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 YCharts does best
- Tools for building client-ready charts, scatter plots, technical charts, economic overlays, ratios, spreads, correlations, annotations, and branded visuals.
- Comparison tools for stocks, funds, ETFs, portfolios, and models with Comp Tables, custom scoring, exports, and client-ready PDFs.
- Stock and fund screeners, dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and market-monitoring workflows for advisor and analyst research.
- Create proposals, talking points, report templates, risk profiles, custom disclosures, and firm-branded client materials.
- Portfolio Optimizer, Scenarios, Interactive Analysis, Monte Carlo workflows, stress tests, and transition tax analysis where included by tier.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and YCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ChartsMaze and YCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailSwing TradersDay Traders | Financial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsAsset ManagersAnalysts |
Regions | APAC | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data partners | RRG Research | MorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceMoody's |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Not specified | AddeparAdvyzonAvisoBlack DiamondBroadridge Wealth AggregationeMoneyFidelityiRebal+9 more |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Status pageEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Momentum | Stress tests: EquityCrashMonte CarloPortfolio attributionCorrelationModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Kriyanex Technologies Private LimitedCountry: INSupport: Email | YCharts, Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email, Phone, and Chat |
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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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | INR 499/mo“Premium — monthly” | $3000/yr≈ $250/mo“Analyst”additional seat annual usd: 1,500 |
| Tier 2 | INR 2499“Premium — 6 months” | $6300/yr≈ $525/mo“Professional”additional seat annual usd: 3,600 |
| Top plan | INR 3299/yr“Premium — annual” | Subscription“Presenter”additional seat annual usd: 2,400 |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise” |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ChartsMaze and YCharts?
ChartsMaze leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison, while YCharts puts more weight on screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is ChartsMaze or YCharts free to use?
ChartsMaze has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. YCharts is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ChartsMaze and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: ChartsMaze or YCharts?
ChartsMaze is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use ChartsMaze or YCharts on my phone?
ChartsMaze lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. YCharts doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and desktop.
Should I choose ChartsMaze or YCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ChartsMaze if market sentiment matter to you; go with YCharts if you'd rather have portfolio and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ChartsMaze and YCharts cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. YCharts adds mutual funds, closed-end funds, and bonds on top.
Can I export data from ChartsMaze and YCharts?
YCharts exports to CSV and Excel. ChartsMaze is stingier about getting data out.
Is ChartsMaze or YCharts better for day trading?
ChartsMaze is the one positioned more for active traders. YCharts 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 YCharts?
Both ChartsMaze and YCharts 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 YCharts?
YCharts handles portfolio tracking. ChartsMaze is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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