VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tool Comparison

DEGIRO vs ETF Database (ETFdb) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

DEGIRO adds Brokerage, Portfolio, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, and Order Book / Level II coverage that ETF Database (ETFdb) skips.

ETF Database (ETFdb) includes ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Money Flow categories that DEGIRO omits.

ETF Database (ETFdb) keeps a free entry point that DEGIRO lacks.

DEGIRO ships a mobile app. ETF Database (ETFdb) is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

DEGIRO

degiro.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

European brokerage offering access to more than 45 exchanges across around 30 countries. Pricing is commission-based rather than subscription. Real-time quotes are available as per-exchange paid add-ons, while free quotes are typically delayed by 15 minutes. Short selling and derivatives access require an Active, Trader, or Day Trader profile. Certain order types (e.g. trailing stops) are only supported on select venues. U.S. BATS quotes become real-time after executing a U.S. trade and remain active until the end of the following month.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Other

Quick highlights

Access to 45+ global exchanges across ~30 countries, covering shares, ETFs, bonds, options, and futures. Orders route either Direct-to-Market or via Morgan Stanley's Smart Order Router, depending on venue.
Supported order types include Market, Limit, Stop Loss, Stop Limit, and Day/GTC. Trailing Stop is only available on Xetra and Frankfurt.
Market data: real-time quotes available through monthly subscriptions per exchange; otherwise quotes are usually delayed by 15 minutes. Users can toggle real-time feeds in account settings.
U.S. BATS real-time quotes are included for free after completing a U.S. stock trade, valid through the end of the next month.
Short selling (labelled 'Debit Securities') is offered on selected European exchanges for clients with an Active, Trader, or Day Trader profile.

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ETF Database (ETFdb)

etfdb.com

Hands-on review

ETFdb is a web-based research platform covering the U.S. ETF universe. A free account allows access to the screener and basic tools, while the Pro plan ($199/year, 14-day trial) unlocks CSV exports, full holdings, extended fund-flow horizons, ESG fields, and proprietary Realtime Ratings. Market data is provided with a 15-minute delay via Barchart, and ESG metrics come from MSCI.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs.
CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers.
Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.
Integrated ESG metrics from MSCI, with the Pro plan unlocking all 77 ESG fields.

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Where they differ

DEGIRO

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Portfolio Advanced Order Types Smart/Direct Routing Order Book / Level II

Access to 45+ global exchanges across ~30 countries, covering shares, ETFs, bonds, options, and futures. Orders route either Direct-to-Market or via Morgan Stanley's Smart Order Router, depending on venue.
Supported order types include Market, Limit, Stop Loss, Stop Limit, and Day/GTC. Trailing Stop is only available on Xetra and Frankfurt.
Market data: real-time quotes available through monthly subscriptions per exchange; otherwise quotes are usually delayed by 15 minutes. Users can toggle real-time feeds in account settings.
U.S. BATS real-time quotes are included for free after completing a U.S. stock trade, valid through the end of the next month.

ETF Database (ETFdb)

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners ETF Comparison ETF Overview ETF Performance ETF Fundamentals ETF Holdings ETF Valuation Which ETF includes this Stock?

Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs.
CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers.
Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	DEGIRO	ETF Database (ETFdb)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist Unique: Brokerage, Portfolio, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II	Shared: Watchlist Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds	ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Other	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Access to 45+ global exchanges across ~30 countries, covering shares, ETFs, bonds, options, and futures. Orders route either Direct-to-Market or via Morgan Stanley's Smart Order Router, depending on venue. Supported order types include Market, Limit, Stop Loss, Stop Limit, and Day/GTC. Trailing Stop is only available on Xetra and Frankfurt. Market data: real-time quotes available through monthly subscriptions per exchange; otherwise quotes are usually delayed by 15 minutes. Users can toggle real-time feeds in account settings. U.S. BATS real-time quotes are included for free after completing a U.S. stock trade, valid through the end of the next month. Short selling (labelled 'Debit Securities') is offered on selected European exchanges for clients with an Active, Trader, or Day Trader profile. Options and futures trading also require an upgraded profile; combination orders for rolling are available on Euronext only.	Unique Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs. CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers. Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category. Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data. Integrated ESG metrics from MSCI, with the Pro plan unlocking all 77 ESG fields. Holdings analytics including number of holdings, and concentration metrics (% in top 10/15/50); Pro includes access to full holdings lists.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do DEGIRO and ETF Database (ETFdb) both support?

Both platforms cover Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF Database (ETFdb) offers a free entry point, while DEGIRO requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

DEGIRO ships a dedicated mobile experience, while ETF Database (ETFdb) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

DEGIRO differentiates itself with Access to 45+ global exchanges across ~30 countries, covering shares, ETFs, bonds, options, and futures. Orders route either Direct-to-Market or via Morgan Stanley's Smart Order Router, depending on venue., Supported order types include Market, Limit, Stop Loss, Stop Limit, and Day/GTC. Trailing Stop is only available on Xetra and Frankfurt., and Market data: real-time quotes available through monthly subscriptions per exchange; otherwise quotes are usually delayed by 15 minutes. Users can toggle real-time feeds in account settings., whereas ETF Database (ETFdb) stands out for Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs., CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers., and Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category..

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