VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs Multpl
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Koyfin
Free • From $468/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want screeners, ETF screeners, and custom dashboards.
Pick Multpl instead if
Multpl
Free · Web
- You want macro data and real yields.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Koyfin and Multpl cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, data visualizations and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to Multpl's 4, including screeners, ETF screeners, and custom dashboards, plus a mobile app. Multpl counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Global coverage
- Koyfin
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • From $468/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | 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 | 20 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
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 Koyfin | Visit Multpl |
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Multpl each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Multpl each do best.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.
What Multpl does best
- Simple charts and tables for S&P 500 P/E, Shiller CAPE, price-to-sales, price-to-book, earnings yield, dividends, earnings, and sales series.
- Review macro and rates series such as CPI, inflation, GDP, Treasury yields, real yields, population, and income statistics.
- Switch between monthly and yearly table views where supported to move from chart context into spreadsheet-style review.
- On-page source and methodology notes that cite providers such as S&P Global, U.S.
- Current end-of-day timestamps on popular series for lightweight market-context checks.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Multpl, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Multpl, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | StocksBondsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | Not specified |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | MultplSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $468/yr≈ $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $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 Koyfin and Multpl?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while Multpl puts more weight on data visualizations, macro data, and real yields. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Koyfin and Multpl cost?
Good news: both Koyfin and Multpl have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Koyfin or Multpl on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Multpl doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Koyfin or Multpl?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Multpl if you'd rather have macro data and real yields. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and Multpl cover?
Both cover stocks and bonds. Koyfin also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds. Multpl adds other on top.
Does Koyfin or Multpl have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Multpl runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Koyfin or Multpl?
Koyfin has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Multpl is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Koyfin and Multpl?
Koyfin exports to CSV. Multpl is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Koyfin or Multpl?
Koyfin has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Multpl doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Koyfin or Multpl?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. Multpl is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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