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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs Nasdaq.com
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about ETF screeners, data visualizations, and custom dashboards, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $39/mo
- You care about dividends, splits, and IPO, things Koyfin doesn't offer
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 Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to Nasdaq.com's 17, including ETF screeners, data visualizations, and custom dashboards. Nasdaq.com counters by starting cheaper at $18.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $39/mo
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 17 categories
- 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 $39/mo | Free • From $18.95/mo |
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 | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Schwab, Altruist +6 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | — |
Categories covered | 20 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
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 | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Tier 3 | $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| 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 Koyfin and Nasdaq.com?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Koyfin and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both Koyfin and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Koyfin or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if ETF screeners and data visualizations matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have dividends and splits. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. Koyfin also handles closed-end funds, bonds, and commodities. Nasdaq.com adds options on top.
Do Koyfin and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Koyfin and Nasdaq.com?
Koyfin exports to CSV. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can Koyfin or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Koyfin or Nasdaq.com?
Both Koyfin and Nasdaq.com 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 Koyfin or Nasdaq.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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