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MacroMicro vs YCharts comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

MacroMicro adds ETF Screeners, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Backtesting, Transcripts, AI Chat, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Unemployment Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors categories that MacroMicro omits.

MacroMicro 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., and Toolbox features include 20 arithmetic operators, 8 analytical templates, correlation charts, and basic quantitative backtesting..

YCharts is known for: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

MacroMicro has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

MacroMicro

macromicro.me

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.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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YCharts

ycharts.com

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Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, ETF Comparison, and GDP plus 5 more areas.

Where they differ

MacroMicro

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners

Which ETF includes this Stock?

Calendar

PMI / ISM

Consumer Sentiment

Commitment of Traders (COT)

13F

Backtesting

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).

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners

Stock Comparison

Portfolio

Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Performance Attribution

Scenario & Stress Tests

News

Alerts

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	MacroMicro	YCharts
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, ETF Comparison, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Watchlist, Correlation, Data APIs Unique: ETF Screeners, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Calendar, PMI / ISM, Consumer Sentiment, Commitment of Traders (COT), 13F, Backtesting, Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Earnings Summary	Shared: Data Visualizations, ETF Comparison, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Watchlist, Correlation, Data APIs Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Financials, Scores, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Unemployment Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Form 13F holdings explorer to analyze institutional fund disclosures.	Unique Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks. Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns. Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators. Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds). Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images. Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MacroMicro and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, ETF Comparison, GDP, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, Watchlist, Correlation, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

MacroMicro offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access MacroMicro and YCharts?

Both MacroMicro and YCharts 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 YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

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