MacroMicro adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Portfolio123 skips.
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Tool Comparison
MacroMicro vs Portfolio123 comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Portfolio123 includes Screeners, Quant, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Financials, Unemployment Rates, Housing & Construction, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors, Education, Blogs, and Videos categories that MacroMicro omits.
In depth comparison
MacroMicro
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Global macro and market analytics platform with data visualizations, ETF tools, backtesting, and AI-powered earnings summaries. Data downloads are gated to Business plans, while API access is offered as a separate annual plan (API Essential). Annual subscribers also get calendar sync and watermark-free chart exports for commercial use.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
- U.S. Earnings Database with AI-powered call summaries, available in Max and Business tiers.
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Portfolio123
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Rules‑based quant research and portfolio‑management platform. Free Manage module covers multi‑account tracking, watchlists, and broker connectivity, while paid Research/DataMiner/API tiers unlock multifactor ranking, screening, long history backtests, AI Factor, and programmatic access. API & DataMiner use an API‑credit system with monthly caps that depend on your membership; the 21‑day paid Research trial excludes API/DataMiner and runs on a limited history slice.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPIDesktop
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias.
- Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems.
- Stock & ETF coverage uses fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, plus industry/sector classification, with “over 15,000 current US, Canadian, and European stocks” and many more historical issues.
- AI Factor lets users train machine‑learning factors and plug them into ranking systems and strategies alongside traditional factors, with supporting API endpoints.
- Manage module (free) provides portfolio/account tracking with real‑time quotes, multi‑account strategy tracking, stock timelines, integrated research views, and re‑imagined watchlists that chart watchlist performance vs benchmarks.
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Where they differ
MacroMicro
Distinct strengths include:
ETF ScreenersETF ComparisonWhich ETF includes this Stock?CalendarInflation RatesPMI / ISMCommitment of Traders (COT)13F
- Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals.
- ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock.
- Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting.
- Economic Calendar with Google/Apple Calendar sync (available to annual-plan subscribers).
Portfolio123
Distinct strengths include:
- Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias.
- Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems.
- Stock & ETF coverage uses fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, plus industry/sector classification, with “over 15,000 current US, Canadian, and European stocks” and many more historical issues.
- AI Factor lets users train machine‑learning factors and plug them into ranking systems and strategies alongside traditional factors, with supporting API endpoints.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | MacroMicro | Portfolio123 |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data Visualizations, GDP, Interest Rates, Consumer Sentiment, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, Inflation Rates, PMI / ISM, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary | Shared: Data Visualizations, GDP, Interest Rates, Consumer Sentiment, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, Data APIs Unique: Screeners, Quant, Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Financials, Unemployment Rates, Housing & Construction, APIs & SDKs, Broker Connectors, Education, Blogs, Videos |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MacroMicro and Portfolio123 both support?
Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, GDP, Interest Rates, Consumer Sentiment, Watchlist, Backtesting, Correlation, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do MacroMicro and Portfolio123 require subscriptions?
Both MacroMicro and Portfolio123 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access MacroMicro and Portfolio123?
Both MacroMicro and Portfolio123 prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
MacroMicro differentiates itself with Global macro and market database with more than 40 million data points across 100+ countries and coverage of 48+ asset fundamentals., ETF toolkit includes a screener, comparator, and reverse lookup to see which ETFs include a given stock., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting., whereas Portfolio123 stands out for Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems., and Stock & ETF coverage uses fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, plus industry/sector classification, with “over 15,000 current US, Canadian, and European stocks” and many more historical issues..
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