Koyfin adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Transcripts, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Portfolio, Short Interest, and Dividends coverage that MSN Money skips.
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Head-to-head
Koyfin vs MSN Money comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MSN Money includes Scores, Fund Performance, and Retirement Calculator categories that Koyfin omits.
Koyfin highlights: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..
MSN Money is known for: Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list., and Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays..
Koyfin
koyfin.com
Global market analytics platform combining screeners, financials, charting, news, and portfolio tools. US equity data is a mix of live and 15-minute delayed quotes, Canada is delayed 15 minutes, and other markets are end-of-day. CSV exports are available, but certain fields such as detailed financials and analyst estimates are restricted. Advisor plans add client portfolio management, custodian integrations, and professional reporting. Options functionality is announced but not yet live.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
- Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
- Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
- Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features.
Community votes (overall)
MSN Money
msn.com
Free, ad-supported financial news and market data portal from Microsoft. Watchlists sync across web and mobile when logged into a Microsoft account. Quotes are delayed on most exchanges (10–20 minutes or end-of-day), with Nasdaq last-sale data in real time. Earnings calendar data is powered by Zacks, while fundamentals and charts come from Refinitiv.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- Earnings calendar and estimates sourced from Zacks Investment Research.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
5 overlapsMutual strengths include News, Calendar, and Financials plus 2 more areas.
Where they differ
Koyfin
Distinct strengths include:
- Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
- Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
- Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
- Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
MSN Money
Distinct strengths include:
- Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment.
- Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list.
- Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays.
- Fundamentals, charts, and fund data provided by Refinitiv; OTC coverage from OTC Markets; stock “Grades” powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Koyfin | MSN Money |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: News, Calendar, Financials, ETF Overview, Watchlist Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Transcripts, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Portfolio, Short Interest, Dividends | Shared: News, Calendar, Financials, ETF Overview, Watchlist Unique: Scores, Fund Performance, Retirement Calculator |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Koyfin and MSN Money both support?
Both platforms cover News, Calendar, Financials, ETF Overview, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Koyfin and MSN Money require subscriptions?
Both Koyfin and MSN Money keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Koyfin and MSN Money?
Both Koyfin and MSN Money support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Koyfin differentiates itself with Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted., whereas MSN Money stands out for Free finance news aggregation from thousands of publishers in an ad-supported environment., Customizable watchlists for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds; desktop supports multiple lists, while mobile apps manage a single main list., and Quote latency varies by venue: Nasdaq last-sale and Dow Jones indices are real time, while many global exchanges update with 10–20 minute or end-of-day delays..
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