VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Research Center vs Morningstar Investor comparison

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

ETF Research Center logo

ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Morningstar Investor logo

Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF Research CenterWeb
Morningstar InvestorWeb, Mobile
Categories
ETF Research Center15
Morningstar Investor16
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Research Center

$29/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial30 days

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
Individual$29/mo
Professional$99/mo

Tool

Morningstar Investor

$20.75/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Investor (Monthly)$34.95/mo
Investor (Yearly)$249/yr
Category leaders
ScreenersMorningstar Investor
Stock IdeasMorningstar Investor
BacktestingETF Research Center
NewsMorningstar Investor
Data VisualizationsETF Research Center
Valuation ModelsMorningstar Investor
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Platform details

AttributeETF Research CenterMorningstar Investor
Asset types
ETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVPDF
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Research Center and Morningstar Investor?

ETF Research Center focuses on ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview while Morningstar Investor specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Research Center and Morningstar Investor cost?

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

Can I use ETF Research Center or Morningstar Investor on my phone?

Morningstar Investor has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. ETF Research Center is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose ETF Research Center or Morningstar Investor?

Choose ETF Research Center if you need 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.. Go with Morningstar Investor if Screeners: create your own screens using 200+ unique data points; save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners., and Investment discovery: pre‑filtered investment lists plus the ability to find/compare securities using valuation and performance metrics (described as spanning global company & share‑class data). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Research Center and Morningstar Investor cover?

Both cover ETFs. Morningstar Investor adds coverage for Stocks, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, and Funds.

Can I export data from ETF Research Center and Morningstar Investor?

ETF Research Center supports data exports to CSV, and PDF. Morningstar Investor has more limited export options.

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Research Center or Morningstar Investor?

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

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