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Koyfin vs ShortSqueeze.com
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Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $39/mo instead of $49.99/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
Pick ShortSqueeze.com instead if
ShortSqueeze.com
From $49.99/mo · Web
- You care about scores, something 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 ShortSqueeze.com cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, screeners and short interest), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to ShortSqueeze.com's 3, including ETF screeners, data visualizations, and custom dashboards, plus a mobile app. ShortSqueeze.com counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Koyfin
- Cheaper paid plan
- Koyfin$39/mo vs $49.99/mo
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
- Broker sync
- Koyfin
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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 | From $49.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
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 | 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 | 3 |
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 | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more | Universe builder |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit ShortSqueeze.com |
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.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 ShortSqueeze.com does best
- Screening for more than 15,000 U.S.-listed equities across NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTCBB, and Pink Sheets for short-interest conditions.
- Download support for an Excel Master Spreadsheet with updated market-wide short-interest statistics for member research workflows.
- Two years of rolling historical short-interest data with membership, with older archives available separately.
- Filters for the Short Screener by short interest, days-to-cover, short percent float, short-interest changes, ownership percent, 52-week range, moving averages, sector, industry, volume, and performance.
- Views for reviewing proprietary member lists such as Squeeze Alert, Long Squeeze, Top 100, and Short Squeeze Ranking.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.com, 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 | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | 15-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 | Not specified |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | Wetherill Investment Inc (d/b/a ShortSqueeze)Country: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | $49.99/mo“Annual Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited | $59.99/mo“Monthly Membership” |
| 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 ShortSqueeze.com?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while ShortSqueeze.com puts more weight on screeners, short interest, and scores. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?
Koyfin has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. ShortSqueeze.com is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Koyfin and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if ETF screeners and data visualizations matter to you; go with ShortSqueeze.com if you'd rather have scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.com cover?
Both cover stocks. Koyfin also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds.
Does Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ShortSqueeze.com 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 ShortSqueeze.com?
Koyfin has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ShortSqueeze.com is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Koyfin: CSV; ShortSqueeze.com: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com connect to my broker?
Koyfin syncs with brokers automatically. With ShortSqueeze.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Koyfin or ShortSqueeze.com?
Both Koyfin and ShortSqueeze.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 ShortSqueeze.com?
Koyfin handles portfolio tracking. ShortSqueeze.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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