★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Danelfin vs StockCharts
Danelfin
Best for stock ideas and ETF analysis
Free • From $17/mo
StockCharts
Best for data visualizations and calendar
Free • From $9.95/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
Danelfin and StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Danelfin gives you stock ideas and ETF analysis, and only StockCharts gives you data visualizations and calendar.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- StockCharts
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockCharts$9.95/mo vs $17/mo
- API access
- Danelfin
- Real-time data
- StockCharts
- Asset coverage
- StockChartsAdds mutual funds and options
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Danelfin if…
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, ETF analysis, and APIs & data feeds, things StockCharts doesn't offer
Choose
StockCharts if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.95/mo instead of $17/mo
- You care about data visualizations, calendar, and options, things Danelfin doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $17/mo | Free • From $9.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 10 limits: Plus (Web, 2-year): portfolios: 3 portfolios, 20 stocks/ETFs per portfolio, Pro (Web, 2-year): portfolios: 10 portfolios, 50 stocks/ETFs per portfolio +8 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Danelfin | Visit StockCharts |
Standout features
What Danelfin does best
- AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data.
- Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017.
- REST API with API key authentication and JSON output.
- API plans (Basic, Expert, Elite) differ by monthly call quotas and rate limits - current annual pricing shows 1,000, 10,000, and 100,000 calls per month with 120, 240, and 1,200 calls/minute respectively.
- Web tiers: Free, Plus, Pro, and Elite.
What StockCharts does best
- Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95.
- Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE.
- Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
- Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications.
- Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | Manual | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | Danelfin Technologies, S.L.Country: SpainSupport: Email | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
$17/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolios: 3 portfolios, 20 stocks/ETFs per portfolio
- portfolios: 10 portfolios, 50 stocks/ETFs per portfolio
- api: API Expert included
- portfolios: Unlimited
- calls: 1,000/month
- rate limit: 120/minute
- calls: 10,000/month
- rate limit: 240/minute
- calls: 100,000/month
- rate limit: 1,200/minute
$9.95/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Danelfin strengths
3What you only get with Danelfin.
StockCharts strengths
4What you only get with StockCharts.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Danelfin and StockCharts?
Danelfin leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Danelfin and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both Danelfin and StockCharts have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Danelfin or StockCharts on my phone?
StockCharts lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Danelfin doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Danelfin or StockCharts have an API?
Danelfin has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. StockCharts doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Danelfin or StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Danelfin if stock ideas and ETF analysis matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have data visualizations and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Danelfin and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. StockCharts adds mutual funds, options, and commodities on top.
Does Danelfin or StockCharts have real-time data?
StockCharts offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Danelfin 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 Danelfin and StockCharts?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Danelfin or StockCharts?
Both Danelfin and StockCharts 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 Danelfin or StockCharts?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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