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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

Orion Advisor Tech vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Orion Advisor Tech adds Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record, Client & Investor Reporting, GIPS Composite Reporting, Rebalancing & Trading, Model Portfolios & Sleeves, Fee Billing & Invoicing, Householding & Multi-Entity, Alternatives / Capital Calls & Distributions, Client Portal & Mobile App, CRM & Workflow, Risk Metrics, Scenario & Stress Tests, Monte Carlo, Tax Lots / Lot Optimization, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Broker Connectors, Courses & Certs, and Videos coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.

Visual Capitalist includes Data Visualizations categories that Orion Advisor Tech omits.

Visual Capitalist keeps a free entry point that Orion Advisor Tech lacks.

Orion Advisor Tech ships a mobile app. Visual Capitalist is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Orion Advisor Tech

orion.com

Integrated advisor-technology stack for RIAs and wealth firms, combining portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, and client/advisor portals. Modules can be purchased standalone (e.g., Risk Intelligence with per-user SaaS pricing) or bundled into Essentials / Advantage Stacks; pricing for most stacks is by custom proposal.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions.
Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.
Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity.
Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data.
Risk Intelligence standalone pricing is published at $275 per user per month (with optional annual billing discount) and includes full access to stress tests, portfolio construction, 3D risk profile, proposal builder, and related tools; the module is also bundled into the Orion Advantage Stack.

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Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.

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Where they differ

Orion Advisor Tech

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record Client & Investor Reporting GIPS Composite Reporting Rebalancing & Trading Model Portfolios & Sleeves Fee Billing & Invoicing Householding & Multi-Entity Alternatives / Capital Calls & Distributions

Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions.
Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.
Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity.
Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data.

Visual Capitalist

Distinct strengths include:

Data Visualizations

Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Orion Advisor Tech	Visual Capitalist
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record, Client & Investor Reporting, GIPS Composite Reporting, Rebalancing & Trading, Model Portfolios & Sleeves, Fee Billing & Invoicing, Householding & Multi-Entity, Alternatives / Capital Calls & Distributions, Client Portal & Mobile App, CRM & Workflow, Risk Metrics, Scenario & Stress Tests, Monte Carlo, Tax Lots / Lot Optimization, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Broker Connectors, Courses & Certs, Videos	Shared: Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Options, Funds, Other	Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions. Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services. Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity. Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data. Risk Intelligence standalone pricing is published at $275 per user per month (with optional annual billing discount) and includes full access to stress tests, portfolio construction, 3D risk profile, proposal builder, and related tools; the module is also bundled into the Orion Advantage Stack. Orion Planning adds goals- and cash-flow-based financial planning with Monte Carlo simulations and probability-of-success metrics, tying client financial goals back to Orion portfolios and reports.	Unique Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics. Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices. VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events. Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience. Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse. VC+ has also been offered in a lifetime membership format with the same core benefits.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Orion Advisor Tech and Visual Capitalist both support?

Both platforms cover Education, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Visual Capitalist offers a free entry point, while Orion Advisor Tech requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Orion Advisor Tech ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Visual Capitalist focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Orion Advisor Tech differentiates itself with Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions., Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services., and Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity., whereas Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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