Estimize adds Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, and Inflation Rates coverage that Portfolio123 skips.
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Head-to-head
Estimize vs Portfolio123 comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Portfolio123 includes Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors, and Data Visualizations categories that Estimize omits.
Estimize highlights: Crowdsourced EPS and revenue estimates on a non-GAAP basis, with more than 120,000 contributors and coverage of over 3,000 stocks and 80+ macro indicators each quarter., Earnings and economic calendars (including CPI and PPI) with the ability for users to submit their own estimates., and Premium subscription provides access to the complete Estimize dataset without the need to contribute, plus advanced screening tools and customizable alerts ($99/month)..
Portfolio123 is known for: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
Estimize
estimize.com
Crowdsourced earnings and macro estimates platform. The free community tier lets you view and contribute forecasts, while Premium ($99/month) unlocks the full dataset without contributing, plus screening and alerts. Enterprise clients can access data through real-time APIs, daily FTP feeds, or Excel files. A public REST API exists for community data.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Crowdsourced EPS and revenue estimates on a non-GAAP basis, with more than 120,000 contributors and coverage of over 3,000 stocks and 80+ macro indicators each quarter.
- Earnings and economic calendars (including CPI and PPI) with the ability for users to submit their own estimates.
- Premium subscription provides access to the complete Estimize dataset without the need to contribute, plus advanced screening tools and customizable alerts ($99/month).
- APIs and data delivery: a public REST API with some open endpoints, plus enterprise delivery via real-time API, daily FTP, or daily Excel files.
- Embeddable Estimize widget available for third-party sites.
Community votes (overall)
Portfolio123
portfolio123.com
Quant research and live-deployment platform with point-in-time fundamentals and estimates. Users can screen, backtest, and simulate strategies, then deploy them live with broker integrations. Supports API access and a no-code desktop DataMiner. FactSet or S&P Compustat licenses are required for full historical fundamentals.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
- Point-in-time fundamentals, estimates, and corporate actions with dividends handled on ex/pay dates (no survivorship bias or look-ahead).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Calendar, and Data APIs.
Where they differ
Estimize
Distinct strengths include:
- Crowdsourced EPS and revenue estimates on a non-GAAP basis, with more than 120,000 contributors and coverage of over 3,000 stocks and 80+ macro indicators each quarter.
- Earnings and economic calendars (including CPI and PPI) with the ability for users to submit their own estimates.
- Premium subscription provides access to the complete Estimize dataset without the need to contribute, plus advanced screening tools and customizable alerts ($99/month).
- APIs and data delivery: a public REST API with some open endpoints, plus enterprise delivery via real-time API, daily FTP, or daily Excel files.
Portfolio123
Distinct strengths include:
- Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry.
- Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data.
- Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging.
- ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Estimize | Portfolio123 |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, Data APIs Unique: Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Inflation Rates | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, Data APIs Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Portfolio, Correlation, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors, Data Visualizations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Estimize and Portfolio123 both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Calendar, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Estimize and Portfolio123 require subscriptions?
Both Estimize and Portfolio123 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Estimize and Portfolio123?
Both Estimize and Portfolio123 prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Estimize differentiates itself with Crowdsourced EPS and revenue estimates on a non-GAAP basis, with more than 120,000 contributors and coverage of over 3,000 stocks and 80+ macro indicators each quarter., Earnings and economic calendars (including CPI and PPI) with the ability for users to submit their own estimates., and Premium subscription provides access to the complete Estimize dataset without the need to contribute, plus advanced screening tools and customizable alerts ($99/month)., whereas Portfolio123 stands out for Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
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