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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Insider vs ETF Research Center comparison

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

ETF Insider logo

ETF Insider

etfinsider.co

PricingFree, Subscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
ETF Research Center logo

ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF InsiderWeb, API
ETF Research CenterWeb
Categories
ETF Insider14
ETF Research Center15
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Insider

$14/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$14/mo
EnterpriseContact sales

Tool

ETF Research Center

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Individual$29/mo
Professional$99/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersETF Insider
WatchlistETF Research Center
BacktestingETF Research Center
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeETF InsiderETF Research Center
Asset types
ETFsMutual FundsStocks
ETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North America
Data freshness
Real-time
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ImagePDFExcel
CSVPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories7

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Insider strengths7

Categories covered by ETF Insider only.

ETF Research Center strengths8

Categories covered by ETF Research Center only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Insider and ETF Research Center?

ETF Insider focuses on ETF Screeners, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while ETF Research Center specializes in ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Insider and ETF Research Center cost?

Good news—both ETF Insider and ETF Research Center offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does ETF Insider or ETF Research Center have an API?

ETF Insider provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. ETF Research Center doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose ETF Insider or ETF Research Center?

Choose ETF Insider if you need Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs., and Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration.. Go with ETF Research Center if Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., and Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Insider and ETF Research Center cover?

Both cover ETFs. ETF Insider also includes Mutual Funds, and Stocks.

Does ETF Insider or ETF Research Center have real-time data?

ETF Insider offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. ETF Research Center uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ETF Insider and ETF Research Center?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (PDF). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Insider or ETF Research Center?

Both ETF Insider and ETF Research Center include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Insider or ETF Research Center?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.