VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Insider vs Portfolio123 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
Portfolio123 logo

Portfolio123

portfolio123.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API, Desktop
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF InsiderWeb, API
Portfolio123Web, API, Desktop
Categories
ETF Insider14
Portfolio12320
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Insider

$14/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$14/mo
EnterpriseContact sales

Tool

Portfolio123

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Manage (Free)Free
Retail Research Plans$25/mo
Professional / API & Data LicensesContact sales
Research TrialOne-time
Category leaders
ScreenersPortfolio123
Stock IdeasPortfolio123
WatchlistPortfolio123
BacktestingPortfolio123
FinancialsPortfolio123
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeETF InsiderPortfolio123
Asset types
ETFsMutual FundsStocks
StocksETFsClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ImagePDFExcel
JSON

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Insider and Portfolio123?

ETF Insider focuses on ETF Screeners, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while Portfolio123 specializes in Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Quant. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Insider and Portfolio123 cost?

Good news—both ETF Insider and Portfolio123 offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do ETF Insider and Portfolio123 have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose ETF Insider or Portfolio123?

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 Portfolio123 if Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., and Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Insider and Portfolio123 cover?

Both cover ETFs, and Stocks. ETF Insider also includes Mutual Funds. Portfolio123 adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Do ETF Insider and Portfolio123 offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from ETF Insider and Portfolio123?

ETF Insider supports data exports to Image, PDF, and Excel. Portfolio123 has more limited export options.

Can ETF Insider or Portfolio123 connect to my broker?

Portfolio123 connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. ETF Insider requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Insider or Portfolio123?

Both ETF Insider and Portfolio123 include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Insider or Portfolio123?

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).

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