★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
DEGIRO vs ETFdb ETF Screener
DEGIRO
Best for brokerage and advanced order types
Other
ETFdb ETF Screener
Best for ETF screeners and ETF analysis
Free • From $199/yr
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The verdict
The bottom line
DEGIRO and ETFdb ETF Screener aren't really direct rivals: DEGIRO is built around brokerage and advanced order types, while ETFdb ETF Screener is about ETF screeners and ETF analysis. The real difference is focus: only DEGIRO gives you brokerage and advanced order types, and only ETFdb ETF Screener gives you ETF screeners and ETF analysis.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- DEGIRO
- Free plan
- ETFdb ETF Screener
- Free trial
- ETFdb ETF Screener14 days
- Real-time data
- DEGIRO
- Global coverage
- DEGIRO
- Asset coverage
- DEGIROAdds stocks and bonds
Choose
DEGIRO if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about brokerage, advanced order types, and smart/direct routing, things ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't offer
Choose
ETFdb ETF Screener if…
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends, things DEGIRO doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Other | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 8 | 7 |
Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and 15-min Delayed | — |
Capabilities | Multi-leg options | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit DEGIRO | Visit ETFdb ETF Screener |
Standout features
What DEGIRO does best
- Execution-only: flatexDEGIRO Bank SE provides execution-only services; no investment advice or portfolio management.
- Access to 45+ markets across 30 countries; trade shares, ETFs, bonds, options and futures (availability depends on account/profile).
- Smart/direct routing: orders can be routed “Direct to Market” on some venues and via Morgan Stanley Smart Order Router on others.
- Order types include market, limit, stop loss, stop limit, plus day and good‑till‑cancelled; trailing stop is currently available for German exchanges Xetra and Frankfurt.
- WebTrader + mobile app: access portfolio, streaming quotes, market news, and extensive order capabilities.
What ETFdb ETF Screener does best
- Screener filters span asset class, region, structure (ETF/ETN/UIT/Grantor Trust/etc.), expenses, liquidity & inception date, returns, ESG scores, fund flows, risk metrics, and holdings concentration.
- Built-in result views/tabs include: Overview, Returns, Fund Flows, Expenses, ESG, Dividends, Risk, Holdings, Taxes, Technicals, Analysis, and Realtime Ratings.
- ESG view includes fields such as ESG Score (plus peer/global percentiles), carbon intensity, and other sustainability-related metrics.
- Risk/technicals views expose common metrics like standard deviation, beta, volatility windows, and indicators such as Bollinger bands and RSI (where available).
- Dividend tools include annual dividend rate/yield, dividend date, dividend frequency, and a “Dividend Rating”; “Dividend Frequency” is shown as needing free sign-up to unlock.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesOther | ETFsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Retail TradersPro RetailFinancial AdvisorsAnalysts |
Regions | EuropeNorth America | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min Delayed | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | CSVExcelPDF | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Multi-leg options | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | flatexDEGIRO Bank SE (DEGIRO brand)Country: GermanySupport: Email and Phone | ETF Database (ETFdb.com)Founded 2009Support: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
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Starting price
Plans & pricing
Pricing not published
$199/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
0Where the two tools cover the same ground.
No overlap yet.
DEGIRO strengths
8What you only get with DEGIRO.
ETFdb ETF Screener strengths
7What you only get with ETFdb ETF Screener.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between DEGIRO and ETFdb ETF Screener?
DEGIRO leans toward brokerage, advanced order types, and smart/direct routing, while ETFdb ETF Screener puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends. They're built for different jobs, so it depends on which features you'll actually use.
Is DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener free to use?
ETFdb ETF Screener has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. DEGIRO is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ETFdb ETF Screener and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener on my phone?
DEGIRO lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DEGIRO if brokerage and advanced order types matter to you; go with ETFdb ETF Screener if you'd rather have ETF screeners and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do DEGIRO and ETFdb ETF Screener cover?
Both cover ETFs and other. DEGIRO also handles stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Does DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener have real-time data?
DEGIRO offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ETFdb ETF Screener 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.
Which covers international markets: DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener?
DEGIRO has documented international coverage (Europe and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ETFdb ETF Screener is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from DEGIRO and ETFdb ETF Screener?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener?
ETFdb ETF Screener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DEGIRO doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DEGIRO or ETFdb ETF Screener?
DEGIRO handles portfolio tracking. ETFdb ETF Screener is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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