VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Macrotrends vs Portfolio Visualizer comparison

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

Macrotrends logo

Macrotrends

macrotrends.net

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Portfolio Visualizer logo

Portfolio Visualizer

portfoliovisualizer.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
MacrotrendsWeb
Portfolio VisualizerWeb
Categories
Macrotrends7
Portfolio Visualizer10
Pricing details

Tool

Macrotrends

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium AccessSubscription

Tool

Portfolio Visualizer

$30/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Basic$360/yr
Pro$660/yr
Category leaders
BacktestingPortfolio Visualizer
DividendsMacrotrends
FinancialsMacrotrends
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Platform details

AttributeMacrotrendsPortfolio Visualizer
Asset types
StocksBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesReal EstateOther
StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
ExcelCSVPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Macrotrends strengths5

Categories covered by Macrotrends only.

Portfolio Visualizer strengths8

Categories covered by Portfolio Visualizer only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer?

Macrotrends focuses on Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations while Portfolio Visualizer specializes in Backtesting, Monte Carlo, and Correlation. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer cost?

Good news—both Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Macrotrends or Portfolio Visualizer?

Choose Macrotrends if you need Market & macro research site with navigation sections for Stock Screener, Stock Research, Market Indices, Precious Metals, Oil & Gas, Commodities, Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Economy, Global Metrics and Delisted Stocks., and Stock screener described as using 50+ performance/fundamental criteria; screener page states it can screen 4,600+ U.S. and international stocks using 50+ performance, fundamental and technical criteria.. Go with Portfolio Visualizer if Portfolio backtesting for portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and stocks., and Tactical asset allocation model testing based on moving averages, momentum, market valuation, and target volatility. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer cover?

Both cover Stocks. Macrotrends also includes Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Real Estate, and Other. Portfolio Visualizer adds coverage for ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Funds.

Can I export data from Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer?

Portfolio Visualizer supports data exports to Excel, CSV, and PDF. Macrotrends has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Macrotrends or Portfolio Visualizer?

Both Macrotrends and Portfolio Visualizer include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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