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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Insider vs PortfoliosLab 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
PortfoliosLab logo

PortfoliosLab

portfolioslab.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF InsiderWeb, API
PortfoliosLabWeb, API
Categories
ETF Insider14
PortfoliosLab14
Pricing details
ETF InsiderPortfoliosLab
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$14/mo$7.99/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Pro, EnterpriseFree, Plus, Pro, Enterprise

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Platform details

AttributeETF InsiderPortfoliosLab
Asset types
ETFsMutual FundsStocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCryptosCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time
End of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ImagePDFExcel
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories9

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Insider strengths5

Categories covered by ETF Insider only.

PortfoliosLab strengths5

Categories covered by PortfoliosLab only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab?

ETF Insider focuses on ETF Screeners, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while PortfoliosLab specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Backtesting. They overlap in 9 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab cost?

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

Do ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab?

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 PortfoliosLab if Portfolio and instrument analytics suite with 20+ tools for performance, risk and optimization (portfolio analysis, portfolio performance, stock comparison, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Martin, VaR, CVaR, volatility models)., and Portfolio tracking for both static and transactional portfolios, including lazy model portfolios and public user portfolios, with benchmarking against indices and other portfolios. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab cover?

Both cover ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Stocks. PortfoliosLab adds coverage for Funds, Cryptos, and Currencies.

Does ETF Insider or PortfoliosLab have real-time data?

ETF Insider offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. PortfoliosLab 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 PortfoliosLab?

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

Are ETF Insider and PortfoliosLab good for long-term investing?

Yes, both platforms cater to long-term investors with fundamental analysis tools, valuation metrics, and portfolio tracking features.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Insider or PortfoliosLab?

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

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