★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
FAST Graphs vs Snowball Analytics
Pick FAST Graphs if
FAST Graphs
From $19.95/mo · Web
- You care about screeners, data visualizations, and valuation models, things Snowball Analytics doesn't offer
Pick Snowball Analytics if
Snowball Analytics
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $19.95/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Snowball Analytics simply does more: 18 categories to FAST Graphs's 8, including backtesting, dividend tax / ADR withholding, and calendar, plus a mobile app. FAST Graphs counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Snowball Analytics
- Cheaper paid plan
- Snowball Analytics$6.67/mo vs $19.95/mo
- Broader coverage
- Snowball Analytics18 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- Snowball Analytics
- Global coverage
- Snowball Analytics
- Asset coverage
- Snowball AnalyticsAdds ETFs and mutual funds
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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 | From $19.95/mo | Free • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | 7 limits: Basic: annual price: $191.50/year, Basic: coverage: US and Canadian exchanges, approximately 18,000 symbols +5 more | 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 | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee, SnapTrade +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 8 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 6 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: EODHD, SnapTrade +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | 7 signals: Ranking backtests, Performance attribution +5 more |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: EU, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit FAST Graphs | Visit Snowball Analytics |
Where each one shines
What FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics each do best.What FAST Graphs does best
- Analysis of U.S. and Canadian equities through FAST Graphs valuation charts, historical performance, and simple forecasting tools.
- Comparison tools for valuation through charted metrics such as earnings, cash flow, EBITDA, EBIT, and sales, with Premium unlocking all available valuation metrics.
- Forecasting calculators based on analyst estimates, normal multiples, long-term growth, historical CAGR, or custom assumptions.
- Analyst Scorecard views to understand how accurate past analyst estimates have been for a selected company.
- Premium financial statements for up to 20 years of annual data and 20 quarters of quarterly data.
What Snowball Analytics does best
- Tracking global multi-asset portfolios across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, crypto, currencies, commodities, real estate, cash, and custom assets.
- Import support for 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.
- Analysis of performance with portfolio value, invested capital, total profit, dividends, realized P&L, fees, dividend taxes, IRR, TWR, beta, and multi-period returns.
- 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 FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosReal Estate+2 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | EODHDSnapTradeYodlee |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | YodleeSnapTradeBinanceEODHD |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EUEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker sync | Ranking backtestsPerformance attributionBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancingMulti-currencyComposite performance |
Vendor & support | FAST GraphsCountry: USSupport: Email and Phone | Snowball Analytics SASCountry: FranceSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | — | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +4 more |
| Entry paid plan | $19.95/mo“Basic”annual price: $191.50/year · coverage: US and Canadian exchanges, approximately 18,000 symbols | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Starter”portfolios: 1 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | $49.95/mo“Premium”annual price: $480/year · advanced portfolios: 50 · +1 more | $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 | 7 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics?
FAST Graphs leans toward screeners, portfolio, and watchlist, 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.
Is FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics free to use?
Snowball Analytics has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. FAST Graphs is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Snowball Analytics and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics on my phone?
Snowball Analytics lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FAST Graphs doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FAST Graphs if screeners and data visualizations matter to you; go with Snowball Analytics if you'd rather have backtesting and dividend tax / ADR withholding. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics cover?
Both cover stocks. Snowball Analytics adds ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds on top.
Which covers international markets: FAST Graphs 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. FAST Graphs is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FAST Graphs and Snowball Analytics?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics?
FAST Graphs has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Snowball Analytics doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FAST Graphs or Snowball Analytics?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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