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ETF Action vs IBISWorld comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Action adds ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, 13F, Alerts, and Videos coverage that IBISWorld skips.

IBISWorld includes Scores, AI Chat, and Custom Dashboards categories that ETF Action omits.

ETF Action highlights: 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..

IBISWorld is known for: Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk..

ETF Action has a free tier, while IBISWorld requires a paid plan.

ETF Action

etfaction.com

Independent ETF analytics platform for advisors and asset managers. Offers global ETF classification, look‑through holdings analytics, overlap analysis, flows/volumes with T+1 flow timing, live quotes (FMV) via Polygon.io, model portfolio tools, 13F screening (Advisor Pro), and enterprise options including API access. DIY/Advisor Pro plans emphasize self‑service research and Excel/CSV downloads; Enterprise adds collaboration, custom dashboards, and API. A separate Model Builder plan enables model uploads and ‘Bridge’ trading integration. API details are not publicly documented—confirm endpoints and auth with vendor.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

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).

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IBISWorld

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Subscription-based industry research platform with options to purchase single reports. Full industry reports (30–40 pages) are downloadable as PDF, while Key Statistics tables can be exported to Excel. API access requires an API-enabled account and uses OAuth2 with documented rate limits. Add-ons include custom dashboards, a Salesforce app, and specialized Excel-based tools. AI features are delivered through Phil, a chat assistant trained on IBISWorld data.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

One-time

Quick highlights

Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel.
Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators.
Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk.
REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr).
Phil AI — an assistant trained on IBISWorld content, linking directly to report sections for context.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, and Blogs.

Where they differ

ETF Action

Distinct strengths include:

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).

IBISWorld

Distinct strengths include:

Scores

AI Chat

Custom Dashboards

Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel.
Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators.
Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk.
REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	ETF Action	IBISWorld
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Blogs Unique: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, 13F, Alerts, Videos	Shared: Data APIs, Blogs Unique: Scores, AI Chat, Custom Dashboards
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs, Stocks	Other
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, One-time
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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). Model portfolio creation & back‑testing; private model marketplaces for advisors/strategists.	Unique Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel. Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators. Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk. REST API (OAuth2) for retrieving full reports or sections, with rate limits (10 requests/sec, 100/min, 5,000/hr). Phil AI — an assistant trained on IBISWorld content, linking directly to report sections for context. Single-report purchase options, such as US Industry Research Reports (~$1,095) or Spotlight Reports (~$745).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Action and IBISWorld both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

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

How can you access ETF Action and IBISWorld?

Both ETF Action and IBISWorld 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 IBISWorld stands out for Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk..

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