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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about ETF screeners, custom dashboards, and correlation, things Yahoo Finance doesn't offer
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $7.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $39/mo
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and ESG ratings, things Koyfin doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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Our take
The bottom line
Koyfin and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (12 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Koyfin gives you ETF screeners and custom dashboards, and only Yahoo Finance gives you stock ideas and stock comparison.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $39/mo
- 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 $7.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more | 9 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze: billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Schwab, Altruist +6 more | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 20 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Koyfin and Yahoo Finance each do best.What Koyfin does best
- Build customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screen 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.
- Use advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Track portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
What Yahoo Finance does best
- Track stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Use quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Build watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Follow market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Use Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Koyfin and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | Yahoo |
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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 | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | $7.95/mo“Bronze”billing notes: Standard web pricing is shown as $7.95/mo billed $95.40 yearly; curre... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited | $19.95/mo“Silver”billing notes: Pricing page shows $19.95/mo billed $239.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $24.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 more |
| Tier 3 | $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more | $39.95/mo“Gold”billing notes: Pricing page shows $39.95/mo billed $479.40 yearly. · app store monthly price: $49.95 monthly in US App Store listing · +1 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 Yahoo Finance?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 12 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Koyfin and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Koyfin and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Koyfin or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if ETF screeners and custom dashboards matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have stock ideas and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and currencies. Koyfin also handles closed-end funds and bonds. Yahoo Finance adds options on top.
Do Koyfin and Yahoo Finance offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Koyfin and Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Koyfin or Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Both Koyfin and Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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