VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Frost & Sullivan vs Koyfin
Pick Frost & Sullivan if
Frost & Sullivan
One-time, Subscription · Web
- You want scores, macro data, and newsletters.
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $468/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, custom dashboards and AI research), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to Frost & Sullivan's 5, including screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. Frost & Sullivan counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Koyfin
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Broker sync
- Koyfin
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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 | One-time, Subscription | Free • From $468/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Schwab, Altruist +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 20 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | — | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more |
Security | — | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more |
| Try it | Visit Frost & Sullivan | Visit Koyfin |
Where each one shines
What Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin each do best.What Frost & Sullivan does best
- Buy individual research reports from the Frost store, including market studies, Frost Radar benchmarks, economic research, and technology research.
- Compare companies with Frost Radar's Growth and Innovation framework.
- Use the Growth Dialog included with current Frost Radar purchases to discuss the report with Frost experts.
- Use Growth Opportunity Analytics to research competitive intensity, customer dynamics, industry convergence, disruptive technologies, global megatrends, new business models, and emerging markets.
- Use Growth Generator for frequently updated market data, forecasts, filters, comparisons, custom dashboards, and analyst context.
What Koyfin does best
- Tools for building customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screening for more than 100,000 global securities with thousands of criteria, with stock and ETF screening on paid plans and mutual-fund screening in Advisor tiers.
- Advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research coverage for companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSVCustodian |
Integrations | Not specified | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar |
Export formats | PDFImage | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Frost & SullivanCountry: United StatesFounded 1961Support: Email and Phone | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 | 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 | — | Freewatchlists: 2 · screens: 2 · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $4950“Frost Radar report example” | $468/yr≈ $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Growth Generator and Enterprise Programs” | $948/yr≈ $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited |
| Tier 3 | — | $2508/yr≈ $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more |
| Top plan | — | $3588/yr≈ $299/mo“Advisor Pro”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 200 · +2 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Teams” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin?
Frost & Sullivan leans toward scores, macro data, and newsletters, while Koyfin puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin free to use?
Koyfin has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Frost & Sullivan is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Koyfin and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Frost & Sullivan doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Frost & Sullivan if scores and macro data matter to you; go with Koyfin if you'd rather have screeners and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin cover?
Frost & Sullivan covers other. Koyfin covers stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.
Do Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Frost & Sullivan and Koyfin?
Koyfin exports to CSV. Frost & Sullivan is stingier about getting data out.
Can Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin connect to my broker?
Koyfin syncs with brokers automatically. With Frost & Sullivan, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin?
Koyfin has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Frost & Sullivan doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Frost & Sullivan or Koyfin?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. Frost & Sullivan is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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