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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
ETFdb ETF Screener vs Snowball Analytics
Pick ETFdb ETF Screener if
ETFdb ETF Screener
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You care about ETF screeners, money flow, and ESG ratings, things Snowball Analytics doesn't offer
Pick Snowball Analytics if
Snowball Analytics
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $16.58/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, things ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF analysis, dividends, and risk metrics), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Snowball Analytics simply does more: 18 categories to ETFdb ETF Screener's 7, including portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting, plus a mobile app. ETFdb ETF Screener counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Snowball Analytics$6.67/mo vs $16.58/mo
- Broader coverage
- Snowball Analytics18 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- Snowball Analytics
- Global coverage
- Snowball Analytics
- Asset coverage
- Snowball AnalyticsAdds stocks and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $199/yr | Free • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 22 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +20 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee, SnapTrade +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 7 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 6 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: EODHD, SnapTrade +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 7 signals: Ranking backtests, Performance attribution +5 more |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: EU, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit ETFdb ETF Screener | Visit Snowball Analytics |
Where each one shines
What ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics each do best.What ETFdb ETF Screener does best
- Screen U.S.-listed ETFs and ETPs by asset class, region, structure, expenses, liquidity, inception date, returns, flows, risk, ESG, and holdings concentration.
- Switch result views across Overview, Returns, Fund Flows, Expenses, ESG, Dividends, Risk, Holdings, Taxes, Technicals, Analysis, and Realtime Ratings.
- Use ESG fields such as ESG Score, peer and global percentiles, carbon intensity, and other sustainability metrics where available.
- Review risk and technical metrics such as standard deviation, beta, volatility windows, Bollinger bands, RSI, and related indicators.
- Use dividend filters and metrics including annual dividend rate, dividend yield, dividend date, dividend frequency, and Dividend Rating.
What Snowball Analytics does best
- Track global multi-asset portfolios across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, crypto, currencies, commodities, real estate, cash, and custom assets.
- Import data through broker connections, Yodlee, SnapTrade, Interactive Brokers support, broker statements, CSV uploads, or manual entry where supported by plan.
- Consolidate accounts and custom assets into composite views such as My Net Worth for combined portfolio analytics.
- Analyze performance with portfolio value, invested capital, total profit, dividends, realized P&L, fees, dividend taxes, IRR, TWR, beta, and multi-period returns.
- Use dividend analytics for forward income, dividend growth, yield, yield on cost, withholding-tax settings, dividend ratings, calendars, projected payouts, and DRIP planning.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosReal Estate+2 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailFinancial AdvisorsAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | EODHDSnapTradeYodlee |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | YodleeSnapTradeBinanceEODHD |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EUEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Ranking backtestsPerformance attributionBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancingMulti-currencyComposite performance |
Vendor & support | ETF Database (ETFdb.com)Founded 2009Support: Email | Snowball Analytics SASCountry: FranceSupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +4 more |
| Entry paid plan | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“ETF Database Pro (Annual)” | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Starter”portfolios: 1 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | $19/mo“ETF Database Pro (Monthly)” | $149.99/yr≈ $12.50/mo“Investor”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Top plan | — | $249.99/yr≈ $20.83/mo“Expert”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics?
ETFdb ETF Screener leans toward ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and dividends, while Snowball Analytics puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics cost?
Good news: both ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use ETFdb ETF Screener or Snowball Analytics on my phone?
Snowball Analytics lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ETFdb ETF Screener doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ETFdb ETF Screener or Snowball Analytics?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETFdb ETF Screener if ETF screeners and money flow matter to you; go with Snowball Analytics if you'd rather have portfolio and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics cover?
Both cover ETFs and other. Snowball Analytics adds stocks, mutual funds, and bonds on top.
Which covers international markets: ETFdb ETF Screener or Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ETFdb ETF Screener is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from ETFdb ETF Screener and Snowball Analytics?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: ETFdb ETF Screener or Snowball Analytics?
ETFdb ETF Screener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Snowball Analytics doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with ETFdb ETF Screener or Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics handles portfolio tracking. ETFdb ETF Screener is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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