★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
ETF Action vs Glassnode
ETF Action
Best for ETF analysis and ETF factors
Free • From $29/mo
Glassnode
Best for on-chain analytics and DEX / defi
Free • From $49/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
ETF Action and Glassnode cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, backtesting, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ETF Action simply does more: 13 categories to Glassnode's 7, including ETF analysis, ETF factors, and ETF overlap. Glassnode counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- ETF Action$29/mo vs $49/mo
- Free trial
- ETF Action14 days
- Broader coverage
- ETF Action13 vs 7 categories
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
ETF Action if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $29/mo instead of $49/mo
- You care about ETF analysis, ETF factors, and ETF overlap, things Glassnode doesn't offer
Choose
Glassnode if…
- You care about on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives, things ETF Action doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $29/mo | Free • From $49/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | — | 14 limits: Studio Standard: metric tier: T1, Studio Standard: metric resolution: 24h +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Polygon.io (pricing), Bridge (model trading integration) +1 more | Snowflake, BigQuery +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: Minute and EOD |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and Size +3 more | DEX data and Crypto derivatives |
Security | — | Status page |
| Try it | Visit ETF Action | Visit Glassnode |
Standout features
What ETF Action does best
- 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.
- Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates.
- Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).
- Screeners for ETFs; watchlists; data exports to Excel/CSV (DIY 50 rows, Advisor Pro 500 rows).
What Glassnode does best
- Glassnode Studio: web analytics platform with a metrics library, curated dashboards, and a charting/workbench tool to visualize data and test hypotheses.
- Plan-gated metric tiers + resolution: Standard (Free) includes Basic (T1) at 24h resolution; Advanced adds Essential (T2) + up to 1h resolution; Professional includes all tiers (T1–T3) + up to 10-minute resolution (where available).
- Custom alerts are plan-gated: 1 alert (Standard), 10 alerts (Advanced), 500 alerts (Professional).
- Professional includes Entity-Adjusted metrics and Point-in-Time (PIT) metric versions intended to avoid look-ahead bias in backtesting.
- Workbench (in Studio) supports creating/transforming metrics and includes backtesting functions (e.g., `backtest`) plus analytics functions (e.g., correlation, drawdown, Sharpe).
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsStocks | CryptosETFsFuturesOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersHedge FundsAsset Managers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Exchanges: ARCX, XNAS, and BATSIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | CSV | Not specified |
Integrations | Polygon.io (pricing)Bridge (model trading integration)RiverFront (model marketplace/partnership) | SnowflakeBigQueryMicrosoft Excel |
Export formats | ExcelCSVPDF | CSVJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposureRebalancingPortfolio factor exposure | DEX dataCrypto derivatives |
Vendor & support | ETF Action, Inc.Country: USFounded 2018Support: Email | GlassnodeSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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Pricing breakdown
$29/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$49/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- metric tier: T1
- metric resolution: 24h
- +1 more
- metric tiers: T1–T2
- metric resolution: Up to 1h
- +2 more
- assets: 1,000+
- metrics: 800+ on-chain metrics plus market metrics
- +3 more
- billing cadence: Billed quarterly
- delivery: Telegram
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
ETF Action strengths
9What you only get with ETF Action.
Glassnode strengths
3What you only get with Glassnode.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between ETF Action and Glassnode?
ETF Action leans toward ETF analysis, ETF factors, and ETF overlap, while Glassnode puts more weight on on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETF Action and Glassnode cost?
Good news: both ETF Action and Glassnode have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do ETF Action and Glassnode have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose ETF Action or Glassnode?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF Action if ETF analysis and ETF factors matter to you; go with Glassnode if you'd rather have on-chain analytics and DEX / defi. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF Action and Glassnode cover?
Both cover ETFs. ETF Action also handles stocks. Glassnode adds cryptos, futures, and options on top.
Do ETF Action and Glassnode offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from ETF Action and Glassnode?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: ETF Action or Glassnode?
ETF Action has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Glassnode doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with ETF Action or Glassnode?
ETF Action handles portfolio tracking. Glassnode is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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