VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 9, 2026
Tool Comparison
FinancialData.net vs YCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FinancialData.net
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Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Financials and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: FinancialData.net has 9 categories you won't get in YCharts; YCharts has 25 unique categories.
- Pricing: FinancialData.net is Free, Subscription; YCharts is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- News: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FinancialData.net | YCharts |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Options, Futures, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FinancialData.net strengths
Categories covered by FinancialData.net but not YCharts.
YCharts strengths
Categories covered by YCharts but not FinancialData.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FinancialData.net and YCharts both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Financials, Insider Data, Short Interest, and ETF Holdings workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
FinancialData.net offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access FinancialData.net and YCharts?
Both FinancialData.net and YCharts prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FinancialData.net differentiates itself with REST API for real-time and historical data across equities (US + international), ETFs/funds, indices, derivatives, OTC, crypto and FX., API auth via query parameter `?key=API_KEY` (or `&key=`) and supports JSON or CSV output formats., and Market data endpoints include end-of-day prices, one-minute intraday history, and "latest prices"; real-time quote endpoints are documented as Premium subscription features., whereas YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.