VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ETF Central vs justETF
Pick ETF Central if
ETF Central
Free · Web
- You want money flow, data visualizations, and news.
Pick justETF if
justETF
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want portfolio, backtesting, and alerts.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ETF Central and justETF cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ETF Central includes money flow and data visualizations, and justETF includes portfolio and backtesting.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- justETF
- Mobile app
- justETF
- Global coverage
- justETF
- Asset coverage
- justETFAdds commodities and stocks
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: watchlist etfs: 100 and Free: watchlist columns: 27 | 4 limits: Premium 5 (Annual): refund period days: 14, Premium 5 (Quarterly): refund period days: 14 +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 9 |
Regions | North America | Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Trackinsight and NYSE | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Factor exposure +5 more | 4 signals: Universe builder, Performance attribution +2 more |
| Try it | Visit ETF Central | Visit justETF |
Where each one shines
What ETF Central and justETF each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETF Central and justETF each do best.What ETF Central does best
- Screen more than 5,500 U.S.-listed ETFs with filters, sorting, presets, and Trackinsight thematic taxonomy views.
- Compare ETFs side by side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, and holdings.
- Segment dashboards to review best and worst performers plus inflows and outflows across multiple time windows.
- Build a free-account watchlist of up to 100 ETFs, choose from 27 data columns, and export the list to Excel.
- Construct, simulate, analyze, import, and share portfolios of U.S.-listed ETFs.
What justETF does best
- Screening for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs by region, asset class, index, provider, costs, distribution policy, replication, fund size, performance, and other ETF-specific fields.
- Comparison tools for ETFs side by side using fund profiles, performance, risk metrics, holdings, listings, and exchange availability.
- Stock profile pages to see which ETFs include a company and how ETF exposure is distributed.
- Tracking a transaction-based ETF portfolio with dividend booking on ex-date and performance views over time.
- Strategy Builder for ETF savings plans, including recurring investments that can be automatically recorded.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF Central and justETF, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF Central and justETF, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFs | ETFsCommoditiesStocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailFinancial AdvisorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North America | Europe |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | TrackinsightNYSE | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | ExcelImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactor exposureVaR/ESPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancingPortfolio factor exposure | Universe builderPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionRebalancing |
Vendor & support | Trackinsight (ETF Central) | justETF GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freewatchlist etfs: 100 · watchlist columns: 27 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | — | €118.80/yr“Premium 5 (Annual)”refund period days: 14 |
| Tier 2 | — | €44.70/qtr“Premium 5 (Quarterly)”refund period days: 14 |
| Tier 3 | — | €238.80/yr“Premium 25 (Annual)”refund period days: 14 |
| Top plan | — | €74.70/qtr“Premium 25 (Quarterly)”refund period days: 14 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETF Central and justETF?
ETF Central leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and watchlist, while justETF puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and portfolio. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETF Central and justETF cost?
Good news: both ETF Central and justETF have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use ETF Central or justETF on my phone?
justETF lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ETF Central doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ETF Central or justETF?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF Central if money flow and data visualizations matter to you; go with justETF if you'd rather have portfolio and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF Central and justETF cover?
Both cover ETFs. justETF adds commodities and stocks on top.
Does ETF Central or justETF have real-time data?
justETF offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ETF Central runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: ETF Central or justETF?
justETF has documented international coverage (Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ETF Central is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from ETF Central and justETF?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: ETF Central or justETF?
Both ETF Central and justETF include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with ETF Central or justETF?
justETF handles portfolio tracking. ETF Central is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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