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Tool Comparison
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform vs Orion Advisor Tech
Pick Envestnet Wealth Management Platform instead if
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform
Contact for pricing · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about wealth management and portfolio, things Orion Advisor Tech doesn't offer
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Orion Advisor Tech
From $275/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You care about risk metrics, scenario & stress tests, and monte carlo, things Envestnet Wealth Management Platform doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including advisor operations, APIs & data feeds, and webhooks), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Orion Advisor Tech simply does more: 13 categories to Envestnet Wealth Management Platform's 6, including risk metrics, scenario & stress tests, and monte carlo. Envestnet Wealth Management Platform counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- Envestnet Wealth Management Platform
- Broader coverage
- Orion Advisor Tech13 vs 6 categories
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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 | Contact for pricing | From $275/mo |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Risk Intelligence Standalone: pricing model: Per user, per month |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Schwab, Fidelity +9 more | Redtail CRM, Salesforce +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Institutional Investors, Financial Advisors +3 more | Financial Advisors, RIAs / Wealth Firms +3 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | Morningstar and ICE Data Services |
Capabilities | 24 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +22 more | 23 signals: Stress tests: Rates, FX, EquityCrash, and Commodities, Monte Carlo +21 more |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, SSO: SAML +2 more | 6 signals: SOC2, ISO27001 +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Envestnet Wealth Management Platform | Visit Orion Advisor Tech |
Where each one shines
What Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech each do best.What Envestnet Wealth Management Platform does best
- Tools for running advisor workflows from financial planning and proposals through account opening, trading, reporting, billing, and ongoing client review.
- Envestnet | Tamarac modules for model management, account monitoring, trading, rebalancing, reconciliation, portfolio analysis, client reporting, and billing.
- Tools for building UMA and model-portfolio workflows with sleeve-level management, proposal tools, custom models, and personalization at scale.
- MoneyGuide, BillFin, Payments, Data & Analytics, and Yodlee capabilities where the firm licenses the relevant modules.
- Management tools for advisory billing with AUM fee schedules, household billing, advance or arrears billing, proration, invoices, reminders, fee splitting, and custodian file exports.
What Orion Advisor Tech does best
- Tools for running advisor operations through Orion portfolio accounting, billing, configurable reporting, trading, client portal, advisor portal, Redtail CRM, planning, compliance, and risk modules.
- Orion Stacks to bundle capabilities such as Foundation, Essentials, and Advantage, with public annual starting prices.
- Eclipse trading for household-level rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, asset location, cash monitoring, sleeves, block trading, and multi-custodian trade connectivity.
- Orion Risk Intelligence for 100+ macro stress-test scenarios, portfolio construction, risk dashboards, proposal workflows, IPS support, asset drift, and firm-level risk views.
- Connections for planning workflows through Orion Planning with goals-based and cash-flow planning, Monte Carlo simulations, and portfolio-linked reporting.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsBondsReal EstateHedge FundsPrivate Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Institutional InvestorsFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsFamily OfficesAsset Managers | Financial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsFamily OfficesAsset ManagersInstitutional Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | Not specified | MorningstarICE Data Services |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeyWebhooksDocs | Auth: APIKeyWebhooksDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | SchwabFidelityRBCInteractive BrokersFolio InstitutionalLPL FinancialWealthboxSS&C Salentica+3 more | Redtail CRMSalesforceMoneyGuideProeMoneyNitrogenFidelitySchwabPershing |
Export formats | CSVExcel | ExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2SSO: SAMLEncryption at restEncryption in transit | SOC2ISO27001Data residency: USStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncCorrelationHouseholdingAlternatives supportDrift monitoringModel portfoliosSleeve-level+16 more | Stress tests: Rates, FX, EquityCrash, and CommoditiesMonte CarloBroker syncTax lotsRebalancingHouseholdingAlternatives supportDrift monitoring+15 more |
Vendor & support | Envestnet, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email | Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | — | $275/mo“Risk Intelligence Standalone”pricing model: Per user, per month |
| Tier 2 | — | $13000/yr≈ $1083.33/mo“Orion Foundation Stack” |
| Tier 3 | — | $18000/yr≈ $1500/mo“Orion Essentials Stack” |
| Top plan | — | $28000/yr≈ $2333.33/mo“Orion Advantage Stack” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise / Platform License” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech?
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform leans toward wealth management, portfolio, and advisor operations, while Orion Advisor Tech puts more weight on advisor operations, risk metrics, and scenario & stress tests. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech cost?
Neither has a free plan; you'll need a paid subscription for the full feature set of either. Check each tool's current plan details before buying.
Do Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Envestnet Wealth Management Platform or Orion Advisor Tech?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Envestnet Wealth Management Platform if wealth management and portfolio matter to you; go with Orion Advisor Tech if you'd rather have risk metrics and scenario & stress tests. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds. Envestnet Wealth Management Platform also handles real estate, hedge funds, and private funds. Orion Advisor Tech adds closed-end funds, options, and other on top.
Which covers international markets: Envestnet Wealth Management Platform or Orion Advisor Tech?
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Orion Advisor Tech is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Envestnet Wealth Management Platform and Orion Advisor Tech?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Envestnet Wealth Management Platform or Orion Advisor Tech connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Can I track my portfolio with Envestnet Wealth Management Platform or Orion Advisor Tech?
Envestnet Wealth Management Platform handles portfolio tracking. Orion Advisor Tech is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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