VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Central vs ETF Research Center comparison

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

ETF Central logo

ETF Central

etfcentral.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
ETF Research Center logo

ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF CentralWeb
ETF Research CenterWeb
Categories
ETF Central8
ETF Research Center15
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Central

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

ETF Research Center

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Individual$29/mo
Professional$99/mo
Category leaders
PortfolioETF Research Center
BacktestingETF Research Center
NewsETF Central
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeETF CentralETF Research Center
Asset types
ETFs
ETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSVPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Central strengths3

Categories covered by ETF Central only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Central and ETF Research Center?

ETF Central focuses on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Watchlist while ETF Research Center specializes in ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Central and ETF Research Center cost?

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

Should I choose ETF Central or ETF Research Center?

Choose ETF Central if you need ETF screener: filter and sort ETFs, browse themes via Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy, and use “smart presets.”, and ETF comparison pages: side‑by‑side analysis across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, and holdings.. Go with ETF Research Center if Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., and Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers. better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from ETF Central and ETF Research Center?

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

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Central or ETF Research Center?

Both ETF Central and ETF Research Center include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Central or ETF Research Center?

ETF Research Center offers portfolio tracking features. ETF Central is more focused on research and analysis.

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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.