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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Central vs HedgeFollow 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
HedgeFollow logo

HedgeFollow

hedgefollow.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF CentralWeb
HedgeFollowWeb
Categories
ETF Central8
HedgeFollow14
Pricing details
ETF CentralHedgeFollow
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$10/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree, Pro (Monthly), Pro (Annual/Quarterly)
Category leaders
ScreenersHedgeFollow
PortfolioHedgeFollow
NewsETF Central
Insider DataHedgeFollow
Valuation ModelsHedgeFollow
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeETF CentralHedgeFollow
Asset types
ETFs
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Central strengths4

Categories covered by ETF Central only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Central and HedgeFollow?

ETF Central focuses on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Watchlist while HedgeFollow specializes in 13F, 13D/13G, and Insider Data. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Central and HedgeFollow cost?

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

Should I choose ETF Central or HedgeFollow?

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 HedgeFollow if Coverage scale: “10,000+ funds and 100K+ insiders.”, and Insider Trading Tracker refreshed every ~5 minutes with filters for role, value, and recency. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Central and HedgeFollow cover?

Both cover ETFs. HedgeFollow adds coverage for Stocks, and Options.

Does ETF Central or HedgeFollow have real-time data?

HedgeFollow offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. ETF Central uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ETF Central and HedgeFollow?

ETF Central supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. HedgeFollow has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Central or HedgeFollow?

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

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Central or HedgeFollow?

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

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