VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Action vs ETF Database (ETFdb) comparison

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

ETF Action logo

ETF Action

etfaction.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
ETF Database (ETFdb) logo

ETF Database (ETFdb)

etfdb.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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Comparison highlights

  • Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
  • Overlap: both cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings and 3 other categories.
  • Coverage tilt: ETF Action has 11 categories you won't get in ETF Database (ETFdb); ETF Database (ETFdb) has 4 unique categories.
  • Platforms: ETF Action runs on Web, API; ETF Database (ETFdb) runs on Web.

Category leaders

  • Screeners: ETF Action is tagged for this workflow; ETF Database (ETFdb) has no category votes yet.
  • Portfolio: ETF Action is tagged for this workflow; ETF Database (ETFdb) has no category votes yet.
  • Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
  • Data Visualizations: ETF Action is tagged for this workflow; ETF Database (ETFdb) has no category votes yet.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

ETF ActionETF Database (ETFdb)

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeETF ActionETF Database (ETFdb)
Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs, 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

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Not yet

Yes

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Standard listing

Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Action strengths

Categories covered by ETF Action but not ETF Database (ETFdb).

ETF Database (ETFdb) strengths

Categories covered by ETF Database (ETFdb) but not ETF Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF Action and ETF Database (ETFdb) require subscriptions?

Both ETF Action and ETF Database (ETFdb) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access ETF Action and ETF Database (ETFdb)?

Both ETF Action and ETF Database (ETFdb) 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?

ETF Action differentiates itself with Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates., 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..

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.