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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Investors comparing ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center will find that Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center concentrate on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview workflows, making them natural alternatives for similar investment research jobs. ETF Research Center stands out with ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, and Portfolio that the competition lacks. Use the feature-by-feature table to inspect unique capabilities and confirm which roadmap best maps to your process.
Head-to-head
ETF Database (ETFdb) vs ETF Research Center
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
- ETF Research Center includes ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Portfolio, Backtesting, and Data Visualizations categories that ETF Database (ETFdb) omits.
- ETF Database (ETFdb) 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., and Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category..
- ETF Research Center is known for: Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers., and Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks..
ETF Database (ETFdb)
etfdb.com
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.
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Platforms
Pricing
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.
ETF Research Center
etfrc.com
ETF Research Center, powered by AltaVista Research, offers deep ETF analytics. The free plan provides access to basic screeners and watchlists, while paid tiers unlock fundamentals and valuations, complete exportable holdings for many issuers, PDF tear sheets, portfolio builder features (2 portfolios on Individual vs. 40 on Professional), and customizable PDF portfolio reports. Paid plans start with a one-month free trial.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans).
- Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.
- Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks.
- Stock Locator to find all ETFs holding a specific stock, showing weights and shares; the full list is available with a free account.
- Total Cost of Ownership comparison that factors in expense ratios, spreads, and commissions, adjustable for user-defined holding period and assumptions.
Shared focus areas
Both platforms align on these research themes, so you can stay within one workflow when your use case involves them.
Where they differ
ETF Research Center
Distinct strengths include:
- Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans).
- Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers.
- Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks.
- Stock Locator to find all ETFs holding a specific stock, showing weights and shares; the full list is available with a free account.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | ETF Database (ETFdb) | ETF Research Center |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, Watchlist | Shared: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, Watchlist Unique: ETF Factors, ETF Overlap, Portfolio, Backtesting, Data Visualizations |
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, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center both support?
Both platforms cover ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center require subscriptions?
Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center?
Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and ETF Research Center 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 Database (ETFdb) differentiates itself with 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., whereas ETF Research Center stands out for Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers., and Fund Overlap tool showing pairwise overlap of holdings and top differences, plus a Portfolio Builder that generates overlap matrices against benchmarks..
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).
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