VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Estimize vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Estimize adds Calendar coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors 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)..

YCharts is known for: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

Estimize has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

Estimize logo

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

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

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.

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YCharts

ycharts.com

Hands-on review

Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
  • Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Alerts, and Analyst Forecasts plus 2 more areas.

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.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeEstimizeYCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Data APIs, Inflation Rates

Unique: Calendar

Shared: Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Data APIs, Inflation Rates

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • 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.
  • Gamified forecasting with leagues, rankings, and leaderboards to measure analyst accuracy.

Unique

  • Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
  • Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
  • Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
  • Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
  • Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.
  • Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
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Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Estimize and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Data APIs, and Inflation Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Estimize offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Estimize and YCharts?

Both Estimize and YCharts 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 YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.