VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source check: FactorsToday checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FactorsToday vs Qfinr
Pick FactorsToday if
FactorsToday
Free · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Pick Qfinr if
Qfinr
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want watchlist, ETF screeners, and stock ideas.
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FactorsToday and Qfinr cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, quant, and scenario & stress tests), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FactorsToday simply does more: 13 categories to Qfinr's 8, including data visualizations, stock comparison, and factor exposure. Qfinr counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- FactorsToday
- Broader coverage
- FactorsToday13 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- Qfinr
- API access
- FactorsToday
- Real-time data
- FactorsToday
- Beginner friendly
- Qfinr
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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 | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | CAMS (statement import), Karvy / KFintech (statement import) +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Analysts and Quants/Developers | — |
Categories covered | 13 | 8 |
Regions | — | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD and Minute +1 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and Size +5 more | — |
| Try it | Visit FactorsToday | Visit Qfinr |
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and Qfinr each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FactorsToday and Qfinr each do best.What FactorsToday does best
- Factor dashboards report intraday and multi-period returns, z-scores, pair relationships, correlations, seasonality, and valuations.
- Stock pages use ElasticNet regression with cross-validation to estimate exposures across four nested models.
- Portfolio analysis accepts holdings, compares exposures with a benchmark, and applies user-defined factor-return scenarios.
- Performance attribution applies rolling ordinary-least-squares regressions to uploaded or pasted returns and exports results to Excel.
- The factor builder searches for stocks matching target exposures and displays simulated historical results.
What Qfinr does best
- Tracking a multi-asset portfolio across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, deposits, and cash-style accounts.
- Statement-import workflows for Indian custodians and brokers such as CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Analysis of portfolio risk with stress-testing and what-if tools designed for understanding how holdings may react under different market conditions.
- Benchmark portfolio behavior using daily return comparisons rather than only checking current market value.
- Screening for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs from one research environment when evaluating new holdings or portfolio replacements.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and Qfinr, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FactorsToday and Qfinr, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | AnalystsQuants/Developers | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: INIdentifiers: RIC and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EODMinute | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: None600 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Not specified | CAMS (statement import)Karvy / KFintech (statement import)NSDL (statement import)CDSL (statement import)Zerodha (CSV import)HDFC Securities (export/import file)ICICI Securities (export/import file)Kotak Securities (export/import file) |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposurePerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposureCorrelation | Not specified |
Vendor & support | FactorsToday (operated by Lukasz R. Tomicki)Country: USSupport: Email | Qfinr Pte LtdSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | — | Subscription |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FactorsToday and Qfinr?
FactorsToday leans toward screeners, quant, and data visualizations, while Qfinr puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is FactorsToday or Qfinr free to use?
FactorsToday has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Qfinr is paid-only. If budget matters, start with FactorsToday and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: FactorsToday or Qfinr?
Qfinr is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use FactorsToday or Qfinr on my phone?
Qfinr lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FactorsToday doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does FactorsToday or Qfinr have an API?
FactorsToday has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Qfinr doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FactorsToday or Qfinr?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FactorsToday if data visualizations and stock comparison matter to you; go with Qfinr if you'd rather have watchlist and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FactorsToday and Qfinr cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. FactorsToday also handles closed-end funds. Qfinr adds bonds, commodities, and other on top.
Does FactorsToday or Qfinr have real-time data?
FactorsToday offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Qfinr runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from FactorsToday and Qfinr?
FactorsToday exports to CSV and Excel. Qfinr is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: FactorsToday or Qfinr?
Both FactorsToday and Qfinr 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 FactorsToday or Qfinr?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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