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Tool Comparison
ETF.com vs ETFdb ETF Screener
Pick ETF.com if
ETF.com
Free • From $6/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $16.58/mo
- You care about ETF comparison, ETF factors, and portfolio, things ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't offer
Pick ETFdb ETF Screener if
ETFdb ETF Screener
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You care about dividends, ESG ratings, and risk metrics, things ETF.com doesn't offer
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.com and ETFdb ETF Screener cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and money flow), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ETF.com simply does more: 13 categories to ETFdb ETF Screener's 7, including ETF comparison, ETF factors, and portfolio. ETFdb ETF Screener counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- ETF.com$6/mo vs $16.58/mo
- Free trial
- ETFdb ETF Screener14 days
- Broader coverage
- ETF.com13 vs 7 categories
- Asset coverage
- ETFdb ETF ScreenerAdds other
- 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 • From $6/mo | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 7 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit ETF.com | Visit ETFdb ETF Screener |
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener each do best.What ETF.com does best
- Screen more than 4,300 U.S.-listed ETFs with FactSet-powered data, total-return fields, filters, and saved screens.
- Compare ETFs side by side across costs, performance, portfolio composition, factor exposure, and ESG metrics.
- Use the Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows by ticker and time period.
- Search ETF holdings by stock ticker to see which funds have meaningful exposure to a company.
- Use ETF Pulse to spot funds with notable flow and performance activity.
What ETFdb ETF Screener does best
- Screen U.S.-listed ETFs and ETPs by asset class, region, structure, expenses, liquidity, inception date, returns, flows, risk, ESG, and holdings concentration.
- Switch result views across Overview, Returns, Fund Flows, Expenses, ESG, Dividends, Risk, Holdings, Taxes, Technicals, Analysis, and Realtime Ratings.
- Use ESG fields such as ESG Score, peer and global percentiles, carbon intensity, and other sustainability metrics where available.
- Review risk and technical metrics such as standard deviation, beta, volatility windows, Bollinger bands, RSI, and related indicators.
- Use dividend filters and metrics including annual dividend rate, dividend yield, dividend date, dividend frequency, and Dividend Rating.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFs | ETFsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailFinancial AdvisorsAnalysts |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | ETF.comCountry: USSupport: Email | ETF Database (ETFdb.com)Founded 2009Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | Free“Free (Account)” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $6/mo“Content+” | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“ETF Database Pro (Annual)” |
| Top plan | $15/mo“All Access” | $19/mo“ETF Database Pro (Monthly)” |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener?
ETF.com leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, while ETFdb ETF Screener puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener cost?
Good news: both ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose ETF.com or ETFdb ETF Screener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF.com if ETF comparison and ETF factors matter to you; go with ETFdb ETF Screener if you'd rather have dividends and ESG ratings. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener cover?
Both cover ETFs. ETFdb ETF Screener adds other on top.
Can I export data from ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener?
ETFdb ETF Screener exports to CSV. ETF.com is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: ETF.com or ETFdb ETF Screener?
Both ETF.com and ETFdb ETF Screener 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.com or ETFdb ETF Screener?
ETF.com handles portfolio tracking. ETFdb ETF Screener is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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