Google Trends adds Newsletters coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.
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Head-to-head
Google Trends vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Yahoo Finance includes Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, and Education categories that Google Trends omits.
Google Trends highlights: Explore search interest over time with geographic and category filters; compare up to five groups of terms (25 terms per group)., Discover related topics and rising queries to spot shifts in attention., and Filter by region, timeframe, category, and Google property (Web, News, Images, Shopping, YouTube)..
Yahoo Finance is known for: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
Yahoo Finance offers mobile access, which Google Trends skips.
Google Trends
trends.google.com
A free tool from Google that tracks search interest over time and across regions. You can compare up to five groups of terms, monitor “Trending now” in near real time, and export charts to CSV or embed them on the web. A limited alpha API is available by application, and a separate BigQuery dataset exposes the top rising queries over the past 30 days.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Quick highlights
- Explore search interest over time with geographic and category filters; compare up to five groups of terms (25 terms per group).
- Discover related topics and rising queries to spot shifts in attention.
- Filter by region, timeframe, category, and Google property (Web, News, Images, Shopping, YouTube).
- Export charts to CSV, share links, or embed selected charts via HTML.
- “Trending now” dashboard shows news-linked spikes across 100+ countries, refreshed every 10 minutes, with multiple time windows and CSV/RSS export.
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Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Hands-on review
One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
- Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Data Visualizations, and News.
Where they differ
Google Trends
Distinct strengths include:
- Explore search interest over time with geographic and category filters; compare up to five groups of terms (25 terms per group).
- Discover related topics and rising queries to spot shifts in attention.
- Filter by region, timeframe, category, and Google property (Web, News, Images, Shopping, YouTube).
- Export charts to CSV, share links, or embed selected charts via HTML.
Yahoo Finance
Distinct strengths include:
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Google Trends | Yahoo Finance |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, News Unique: Newsletters | Shared: Data Visualizations, News Unique: Screeners, Watchlist, Portfolio, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Google Trends and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Google Trends and Yahoo Finance require subscriptions?
Both Google Trends and Yahoo Finance keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Yahoo Finance ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Google Trends focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Google Trends differentiates itself with Explore search interest over time with geographic and category filters; compare up to five groups of terms (25 terms per group)., Discover related topics and rising queries to spot shifts in attention., and Filter by region, timeframe, category, and Google property (Web, News, Images, Shopping, YouTube)., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
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