VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: extraETF checked September 30, 2026 · PortfoliosLab checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
extraETF vs PortfoliosLab
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want ETF analysis, alerts, and broker connectors.
- Paid from
- $8.33/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, API
Best if
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want backtesting, correlation, and risk metrics.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick extraETF if
extraETF
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want ETF analysis, alerts, and broker connectors.
Pick PortfoliosLab if
PortfoliosLab
Free • From $100/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want backtesting, correlation, and risk metrics.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
extraETF and PortfoliosLab cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. PortfoliosLab simply does more: 17 categories to extraETF's 7, including backtesting, correlation, and risk metrics. extraETF counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- extraETF
- Broader coverage
- PortfoliosLab17 vs 7 categories
- API access
- PortfoliosLab
- Broker sync
- extraETF
- Free plan
- Both
What extraETF does best
- Filter funds and ETCs traded in Germany.
- Compare fund profiles and characteristics.
- Import or manually enter holdings.
- Save securities and set price alerts.
- Investor adds reports and data exports.
What PortfoliosLab does best
- Backtest portfolios and single instruments with configurable rebalancing, benchmark comparisons, and longer historical windows on paid plans.
- Analysis of performance, drawdowns, volatility, VaR, CVaR, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, Martin, Treynor, and related risk-adjusted ratios.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, funds, crypto, and currency instruments across performance, risk, drawdown, and diversification views.
- Correlation, alpha and beta, factor, diversification, and optimization tools, including mean-variance, risk parity, HRP, and HERC.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with daily-recalculated filters, then export results where the selected plan allows it.
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Pricing comparison
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $100/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: watchlists: 1 +7 more | 25 limits: Free: watchlists: 1, Free: watchlist symbols: 100 +23 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +4 more | MCP, ChatGPT +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Index/Passive Investors and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 7 | 17 |
Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | 6 signals: Factor exposure, VaR/ES +4 more |
| Try it | Visit extraETF | Visit PortfoliosLab |
Standout features
The best features of extraETF and PortfoliosLab.ShowHide
Standout features
What extraETF does best
- Filter funds and ETCs traded in Germany.
- Compare fund profiles and characteristics.
- Import or manually enter holdings.
- Save securities and set price alerts.
- Investor adds reports and data exports.
What PortfoliosLab does best
- Backtest portfolios and single instruments with configurable rebalancing, benchmark comparisons, and longer historical windows on paid plans.
- Analysis of performance, drawdowns, volatility, VaR, CVaR, Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, Martin, Treynor, and related risk-adjusted ratios.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, funds, crypto, and currency instruments across performance, risk, drawdown, and diversification views.
- Correlation, alpha and beta, factor, diversification, and optimization tools, including mean-variance, risk parity, HRP, and HERC.
- Screening for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with daily-recalculated filters, then export results where the selected plan allows it.
All details
Every attribute we track for extraETF and PortfoliosLab.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFsStocksMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Index/Passive InvestorsLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsQuants/DevelopersAnalystsFinancial Advisors |
Regions | Europe | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Countries: US and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: NoneDocs |
Import methods | CSVManual | ManualCSV |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalINGConsorsbankcomdirectflatex | MCPChatGPTClaude |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Factor exposureVaR/ESPerformance attributionRebalancingPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Isarvest GmbHSupport: Email | PortfoliosLab Analytics FZCOCountry: United Arab EmiratesSupport: Email |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolios: 1 · watchlists: 1 · +1 more | Freewatchlists: 1 · watchlist symbols: 100 · +4 more |
| Entry paid plan | €9.99/mo“Investor”portfolios: 10 · watchlists: 10 · +1 more | $100/yr≈ $8.33/mo“Plus”watchlists: 5 · private portfolios: 5 · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Investor”portfolios: 10 · watchlists: 10 · +1 more | $250/yr≈ $20.83/mo“Pro”watchlists: 10 · private portfolios: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Tier 3 | €14.99/mo“Expert”portfolios: 50 · watchlists: 50 · +1 more | $900/yr≈ $75/mo“Max”watchlists: 10 · watchlist symbols: 2,000 · +5 more |
| Top plan | €139.99/yr“Expert”portfolios: 50 · watchlists: 50 · +1 more | — |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between extraETF and PortfoliosLab?
extraETF leans toward ETF screeners, ETF analysis, and ETF comparison, while PortfoliosLab 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 extraETF and PortfoliosLab cost?
Good news: both extraETF and PortfoliosLab have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: extraETF or PortfoliosLab?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use extraETF or PortfoliosLab on my phone?
extraETF lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. PortfoliosLab doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does extraETF or PortfoliosLab have an API?
PortfoliosLab has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. extraETF doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose extraETF or PortfoliosLab?
It depends on what you're after. Pick extraETF if ETF analysis and alerts matter to you; go with PortfoliosLab if you'd rather have backtesting and correlation. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do extraETF and PortfoliosLab cover?
Both cover ETFs, stocks, mutual funds, and cryptos. extraETF also handles commodities. PortfoliosLab adds funds and currencies on top.
Can I export data from extraETF and PortfoliosLab?
extraETF exports to CSV. PortfoliosLab is stingier about getting data out.
Can extraETF or PortfoliosLab connect to my broker?
extraETF syncs with brokers automatically. With PortfoliosLab, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are extraETF and PortfoliosLab good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: extraETF or PortfoliosLab?
Both extraETF and PortfoliosLab include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with extraETF or PortfoliosLab?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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