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Tool Comparison

Intrinio vs Snowball Analytics comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets coverage that Snowball Analytics skips.

Snowball Analytics includes Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Dividend, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Calendar, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Broker Connectors, and Compounding Calculator categories that Intrinio omits.

Snowball Analytics keeps a free entry point that Intrinio lacks.

Snowball Analytics offers mobile access, which Intrinio skips.

In depth comparison

Intrinio

intrinio.com

Financial data vendor offering flexible dataset-level subscriptions and bulk one-time downloads. Real-time options require OPRA licensing, though a lighter 'OptionsEdge' product avoids that complexity. Data is delivered via REST, WebSocket, CSV, or integrations like Snowflake, S3, and FTP.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-time

Quick highlights

REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.
Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage.

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Snowball Analytics

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Dividend-focused, EU-based portfolio tracker for retail investors. Automates multi-broker data import via Yodlee/SnapTrade and supports global multi-asset, multi-currency portfolios with strong dividend analytics and basic backtesting. Backtests, long fundamentals history, larger screener universe and higher portfolio limits are reserved for Investor/Expert plans.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Dividend-focused global portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage accounts, custom assets and cash into one view, including composite “My Net Worth” portfolios for combined analytics.
Supports wide asset coverage including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, bonds, digital currencies, precious metals and custom assets such as real estate and alternative investments, across 60–70+ global exchanges and 25–30+ currencies.
Flexible data import via 1,000+ broker connections through Yodlee/SnapTrade, broker statement/CSV uploads and manual entry (including a simplified “holdings only” mode), with nightly sync and manual refresh controls.
User-defined category system and target allocations help plan strategy, structure portfolios and power a rebalancing tool that suggests trades to keep allocations on target.
Dashboards and analytics compute portfolio value, invested capital, total profit (including dividends, realized P&L, fees and dividend taxes), IRR and multi-period performance, with breakdowns by asset class, sector, region and currency.

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Where they differ

Intrinio

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Options & Derivatives ETF Holdings Institutional Data Analyst Forecasts Analyst Recommendations Analyst Price Targets

REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.

Snowball Analytics

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Watchlist Backtesting Dividend Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding Calendar Risk Metrics Performance Attribution

Dividend-focused global portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage accounts, custom assets and cash into one view, including composite “My Net Worth” portfolios for combined analytics.
Supports wide asset coverage including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, bonds, digital currencies, precious metals and custom assets such as real estate and alternative investments, across 60–70+ global exchanges and 25–30+ currencies.
Flexible data import via 1,000+ broker connections through Yodlee/SnapTrade, broker statement/CSV uploads and manual entry (including a simplified “holdings only” mode), with nightly sync and manual refresh controls.
User-defined category system and target allocations help plan strategy, structure portfolios and power a rebalancing tool that suggests trades to keep allocations on target.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Intrinio	Snowball Analytics
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Financials, Dividends, Splits Unique: Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets	Shared: News, Financials, Dividends, Splits Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Dividend, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Calendar, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Broker Connectors, Compounding Calculator
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Real Estate, Funds, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data. SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples. US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive. Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments. Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage. OptionsEdge product: delivers a 'real-time feel' for options without OPRA licensing requirements.	Unique Dividend-focused global portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage accounts, custom assets and cash into one view, including composite “My Net Worth” portfolios for combined analytics. Supports wide asset coverage including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, bonds, digital currencies, precious metals and custom assets such as real estate and alternative investments, across 60–70+ global exchanges and 25–30+ currencies. Flexible data import via 1,000+ broker connections through Yodlee/SnapTrade, broker statement/CSV uploads and manual entry (including a simplified “holdings only” mode), with nightly sync and manual refresh controls. User-defined category system and target allocations help plan strategy, structure portfolios and power a rebalancing tool that suggests trades to keep allocations on target. Dashboards and analytics compute portfolio value, invested capital, total profit (including dividends, realized P&L, fees and dividend taxes), IRR and multi-period performance, with breakdowns by asset class, sector, region and currency. Dedicated dividend analytics include forward income forecasts, dividend growth charts, yield and yield-on-cost, dividend rating based on company financial metrics, and a dividend calendar with projected payouts and DRIP planning.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and Snowball Analytics both support?

Both platforms cover News, Financials, Dividends, and Splits workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Snowball Analytics offers a free entry point, while Intrinio requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Snowball Analytics ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Intrinio focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Intrinio differentiates itself with REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data., SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples., and US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive., whereas Snowball Analytics stands out for Dividend-focused global portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage accounts, custom assets and cash into one view, including composite “My Net Worth” portfolios for combined analytics., Supports wide asset coverage including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, bonds, digital currencies, precious metals and custom assets such as real estate and alternative investments, across 60–70+ global exchanges and 25–30+ currencies., and Flexible data import via 1,000+ broker connections through Yodlee/SnapTrade, broker statement/CSV uploads and manual entry (including a simplified “holdings only” mode), with nightly sync and manual refresh controls..

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