ETF Central adds Data Visualizations, News, Education, Videos, and Courses & Certs coverage that ETF Database (ETFdb) skips.
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Tool Comparison
ETF Central vs ETF Database (ETFdb) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
ETF Database (ETFdb) includes ETF Valuation, and Which ETF includes this Stock? categories that ETF Central omits.
In depth comparison
ETF Central
etfcentral.com
Free, NYSE‑partnered portal by Trackinsight for U.S. ETFs (~3,000). Features include a taxonomy‑driven ETF screener, side‑by‑side comparison (performance/liquidity/risk/exposure/holdings), ‘Segments on the move’ (flows & performance), a personal Watchlist with one‑click Excel export, timely news (incl. VettaFi bylines), the ETF U education library, podcasts, and a path to the ETF Institute (CETF). No public API or trading/execution.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters.
- Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings.
- Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles.
- Watchlist: track up to 100 ETFs, customize 27 columns, and export to Excel.
- Latest ETF news stream (includes VettaFi authors), plus a dedicated Podcasts page.
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ETF Database (ETFdb)
etfdb.com
Hands-on review
ETFdb is a web-based research platform covering the U.S. ETF universe. A free account allows access to the screener and basic tools, while the Pro plan ($199/year, 14-day trial) unlocks CSV exports, full holdings, extended fund-flow horizons, ESG fields, and proprietary Realtime Ratings. Market data is provided with a 15-minute delay via Barchart, and ESG metrics come from MSCI.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
- Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.
- Integrated ESG metrics from MSCI, with the Pro plan unlocking all 77 ESG fields.
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Where they differ
ETF Central
Distinct strengths include:
- ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters.
- Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings.
- Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles.
- Watchlist: track up to 100 ETFs, customize 27 columns, and export to Excel.
ETF Database (ETFdb)
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
- Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category.
- Fund flow analytics with horizons ranging from 1 week to 5 years, available through Pro Data.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Central | ETF Database (ETFdb) |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Money Flow, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Watchlist Unique: Data Visualizations, News, Education, Videos, Courses & Certs | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Money Flow, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Watchlist Unique: ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock? |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | ETFs | ETFs |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ETF Central and ETF Database (ETFdb) both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Money Flow, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Central and ETF Database (ETFdb) require subscriptions?
Both ETF Central and ETF Database (ETFdb) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Central and ETF Database (ETFdb)?
Both ETF Central 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 Central differentiates itself with ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters., Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings., and Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles., 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..
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