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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Action vs Fintel 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
Fintel logo

Fintel

fintel.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF ActionWeb, API
FintelWeb, API
Categories
ETF Action17
Fintel16
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Action

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Free / BasicFree
DIY$29/mo
Advisor Pro$99/mo
EnterpriseSubscription
Model Builder$199/mo

Tool

Fintel

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
BronzeSubscription
SilverSubscription
GoldSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeETF ActionFintel
Asset types
ETFsStocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ExcelCSVPDF
Excel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Action and Fintel?

ETF Action focuses on ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings while Fintel specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and 13F. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Action and Fintel cost?

Good news—both ETF Action and Fintel offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do ETF Action and Fintel have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose ETF Action or Fintel?

Choose ETF Action if you need Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., and Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models.. Go with Fintel if Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., and Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Action and Fintel cover?

Both cover ETFs, and Stocks. Fintel adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Options, and Bonds.

Do ETF Action and Fintel offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from ETF Action and Fintel?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Action or Fintel?

Both ETF Action and Fintel include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Action or Fintel?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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