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ETF Database (ETFdb) vs Wisesheets 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 Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, ETF Valuation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Money Flow, and Watchlist coverage that Wisesheets skips.

Wisesheets includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Options, Portfolio, Broker Connectors, and Education categories that ETF Database (ETFdb) omits.

ETF Database (ETFdb) has a free tier, while Wisesheets requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

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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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Wisesheets

wisesheets.io

Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).

Platforms

WebDesktop

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.

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Where they differ

ETF Database (ETFdb)

Distinct strengths include:

ETF ScreenersETF ComparisonETF PerformanceETF FundamentalsETF HoldingsETF ValuationWhich ETF includes this Stock?Money Flow
  • 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.

Wisesheets

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-insScreenersFinancialsAnalyst ForecastsOptionsPortfolioBroker ConnectorsEducation
  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeETF Database (ETFdb)Wisesheets
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: ETF Overview

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

Shared: ETF Overview

Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Options, Portfolio, Broker Connectors, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Desktop

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

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

  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.
  • No Wisesheets‑side daily quota; typical Google limits apply (e.g., ~20k requests/day for standard Google accounts, ~100k for paid).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Database (ETFdb) and Wisesheets both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF Database (ETFdb) offers a free entry point, while Wisesheets requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access ETF Database (ETFdb) and Wisesheets?

Both ETF Database (ETFdb) and Wisesheets 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 Wisesheets stands out for Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..

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