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Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs Screener.in
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Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation, things Screener.in doesn't offer
Pick Screener.in instead if
Screener.in
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about institutional ownership and AI chat, 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 Screener.in cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to Screener.in's 9, including ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation. Screener.in counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 9 categories
- Broker sync
- Koyfin
- Asset coverage
- KoyfinAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- 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 • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more | 9 limits: Hobby Investor (Free): stock alerts: 10, Hobby Investor (Free): screen alerts: 2 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
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 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn | 4 signals: Latency: 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 | Custom formulas |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit Screener.in |
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Screener.in each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Screener.in 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 Screener.in does best
- Tools for building custom Indian equity screens with query-language filters and custom ratios using a decade of financial fundamentals.
- Support for setting automatic email alerts when new quarterly results match saved screens.
- Export support for full screen results to CSV and generate company Excel files with custom templates on Premium.
- Tools for creating stock price alerts for levels, moving averages, and PE ratios, with higher limits on Premium.
- Search, filter, and set alerts for company announcements and corporate disclosures.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Screener.in, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Screener.in, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: INIdentifiers: Ticker |
| 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 | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Custom formulas |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | Mittal Analytics Private LtdCountry: IndiaFounded 2009Support: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 |
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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“Hobby Investor (Free)”stock alerts: 10 · screen alerts: 2 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | INR 4999/yr“Active Investor (Premium)”stock alerts: 800 · screen alerts: 75 · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited | — |
| Tier 3 | $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more | — |
| 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 Screener.in?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while Screener.in puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Koyfin and Screener.in cost?
Good news: both Koyfin and Screener.in have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Koyfin or Screener.in?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if ETF screeners and custom dashboards matter to you; go with Screener.in if you'd rather have institutional ownership and AI chat. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and Screener.in cover?
Both cover stocks. Koyfin also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds.
Does Koyfin or Screener.in have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Screener.in 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.
Can I export data from Koyfin and Screener.in?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Koyfin or Screener.in connect to my broker?
Koyfin syncs with brokers automatically. With Screener.in, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Koyfin or Screener.in?
Both Koyfin and Screener.in 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 Screener.in?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. Screener.in is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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