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Tool Comparison

ETF Database (ETFdb) vs The Earnings Watcher comparison

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

Quick takeaways

ETF Database (ETFdb) adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Money Flow coverage that The Earnings Watcher skips.

The Earnings Watcher includes Alerts, and Calendar categories that ETF Database (ETFdb) omits.

In depth comparison

ETF Database (ETFdb) logo

ETF Database (ETFdb)

etfdb.com

Hands-on review

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.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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.

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The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

Free, passwordless earnings-alert service for US-listed stocks: track tickers, receive a daily or weekly email digest, and open earnings reports from email links. Monetized via a banner ad on report pages.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
  • Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.

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Where they differ

ETF Database (ETFdb)

Distinct strengths include:

  • 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.

The Earnings Watcher

Distinct strengths include:

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF Database (ETFdb)The Earnings Watcher
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Watchlist

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow

Shared: Watchlist

Unique: Alerts, Calendar

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • 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.
  • Holdings analytics including number of holdings, and concentration metrics (% in top 10/15/50); Pro includes access to full holdings lists.

Unique

  • Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
  • Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
  • Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
  • Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
  • Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.
  • Ad-supported: "one banner ad per report" and report pages show an ad section.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Database (ETFdb) and The Earnings Watcher both support?

Both platforms cover Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do ETF Database (ETFdb) and The Earnings Watcher require subscriptions?

Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and The Earnings Watcher keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access ETF Database (ETFdb) and The Earnings Watcher?

Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and The Earnings Watcher 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 The Earnings Watcher stands out for Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported., Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password)., and Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email..

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