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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Google Finance vs Koyfin
Pick Google Finance if
Google Finance
Free · Web
- You care about stock comparison, news sentiment, and improved filings, things Koyfin doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation, things Google Finance doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
Google Finance and Koyfin cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Google Finance gives you stock comparison and news sentiment, and only Koyfin gives you ETF screeners and custom dashboards.
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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 | Free • From $39/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free: sign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... and Free: availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... | 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 | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Schwab, Altruist +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more |
Categories covered | 18 | 20 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn |
Data partners | 10 partners: Morningstar, ICE Data Services +8 more | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | Multi-currency and AI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more |
Security | — | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more |
| Try it | Visit Google Finance | Visit Koyfin |
Where each one shines
What Google Finance and Koyfin each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Google Finance and Koyfin each do best.What Google Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, crypto, currencies, futures, commodities, bonds, prediction markets, and indexes where Google has coverage.
- Tools for creating custom watchlists by following securities, then use Google Finance as a lightweight market dashboard for names you already monitor.
- Tools for building manual portfolios with shares, purchase dates, and purchase prices, then review value, returns, allocation highlights, related news, and portfolio comparisons.
- AI Research in the newer Google Finance experience for follow-up questions, Deep Search-style research reports, market summaries, sentiment, earnings highlights, and financial-report context.
- Comparison tools for securities directly on charts and review broader markets such as regional equities, currencies, crypto, futures, and top movers.
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 Google Finance and Koyfin, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Google Finance and Koyfin, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosFutures+1 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue InvestorsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendor | Not specified |
Data partners | MorningstarICE Data ServicesRefinitivCME GroupCoinMarketCapTipRanksUnusual WhalesS&P Global Market Intelligence+2 more | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | ManualCSVCustodian |
Integrations | Not specified | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Multi-currencyAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting |
Vendor & support | Google | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email |
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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 | Freesign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... · availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... | Freewatchlists: 2 · screens: 2 · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited |
| Tier 3 | — | $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more |
| Top plan | — | $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 Google Finance and Koyfin?
Google Finance leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and screeners, while Koyfin puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Google Finance and Koyfin cost?
Good news: both Google Finance and Koyfin have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Google Finance or Koyfin?
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 Google Finance or Koyfin on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Google Finance doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Google Finance or Koyfin?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Google Finance if stock comparison and news sentiment matter to you; go with Koyfin if you'd rather have ETF screeners and custom dashboards. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Google Finance and Koyfin cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. Google Finance also handles other. Koyfin adds closed-end funds on top.
Do Google Finance and Koyfin offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Google Finance and Koyfin?
Koyfin exports to CSV. Google Finance is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Google Finance or Koyfin?
Both Google Finance and Koyfin 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 Google Finance or Koyfin?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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