★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Koyfin
Best for screeners and ETF screeners
Free • From $39/mo
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
Best for stock comparison and ETF comparison
From $10/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
Koyfin simply does more: 19 categories to Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)'s 4, including screeners, ETF screeners, and custom dashboards, plus a mobile app. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Free plan
- Koyfin
- Cheaper paid plan
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)$10/mo vs $39/mo
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin19 vs 4 categories
- API access
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
Choose
Koyfin if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and custom dashboards, things Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't offer
Choose
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock comparison, ETF comparison, and APIs & data feeds, things Koyfin doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $39/mo | From $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +16 more | 4 limits: RRG Online: universes: Pre-defined only, RRG Online: functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation) +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Schwab, Altruist +6 more | Optuma, Bloomberg +8 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Adjustments: TotalReturn | — |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more | — |
Security | Data residency: US | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) |
Standout features
What Koyfin does best
- Web platform plus iOS & Android mobile apps; watchlists/portfolios sync with the web app.
- Multi-asset coverage spanning global equities and multiple macro/market datasets (e.g., ETFs, bond yields/curves, FX, commodities, crypto), with news and transcripts.
- Advanced graphing with 100+ indicators/series (fundamentals, technicals, valuation, estimates/ratings), templates, total-return charts, scatter charts, and share/embed + downloads.
- Financial Analysis pages: highlights from income/balance sheet/cash-flow plus customizable Financial Analysis templates (paid tiers).
- Alerts for price/valuation/technical signals and for news/filings/transcripts; notifications on desktop, email, and mobile push.
What Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) does best
- Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRGs®) visualize trends in relative strength/performance of multiple securities in a universe versus a common benchmark (and each other).
- RRGs are described by the vendor as applicable across asset classes (e.g., stock indexes, stock sectors, individual stocks, bonds, (crypto)-currencies, and asset allocation).
- RRG Online: vendor-run web implementation built in cooperation with Optuma, positioned as a "lightweight" version with limited functionality and pre-defined universes.
- RRG Online universes/benchmarks listed by the vendor include S&P 500 sectors vs S&P 500, AEX stocks vs AEX, ASX sectors vs ASX, Euro STOXX 50 stocks vs Euro STOXX 50, STOXX European sectors vs STOXX 600, Jakarta IDX stocks vs IDX, crypto vs BTC and USD, and G10 FX/currency pairs.
- RRG Online interaction features include toggling securities on/off, setting trail length, zooming the canvas or axes, dragging the plot, snapping axes, and playing/animating historical rotation via a brush-chart slider or play button.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | StocksETFsBondsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | Not specified |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | OptumaBloombergLSEG WorkspaceStockCharts.comStateStreetHKEJ/EJFQAlphaStock VietnamStrike.money+2 more |
Export formats | ImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: US | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | RRG Consulting BV (trading name: RRG Research)Country: NetherlandsSupport: Email |
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Pricing breakdown
$39/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- watchlists: 2
- screens: 2
- +3 more
- financials years: 10
- estimates years: 10
- +4 more
- custom securities: Unlimited
- reports per month: 10
- custodian integrations: 1
- +1 more
- reports per month: 200
- custodian integrations: Multiple
- +1 more
$10/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- universes: Pre-defined only
- functionality: Limited (lightweight implementation)
- pricing: Depends on use-case (contact sales)
- pricing: Depends on scope and implementation needs (contact sales)
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
1Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Koyfin strengths
18Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) strengths
3What you only get with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research).
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Koyfin and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) puts more weight on data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) free to use?
Koyfin has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Koyfin and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Koyfin is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have an API?
Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Koyfin doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) if you'd rather have stock comparison and ETF comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and currencies. Koyfin also handles mutual funds, closed-end funds, and commodities. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) adds other on top.
Does Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) 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 has a better stock screener: Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Koyfin has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Koyfin or Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research)?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. Relative Rotation Graphs® (RRG Research) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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