★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
Portfolio123 vs Qfinr
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Portfolio123
Free • From $25/mo · Web · API · Desktop
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Pick Qfinr instead if
Qfinr
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about scenario & stress tests and ETF screeners, things Portfolio123 doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Portfolio123 and Qfinr cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, quant, and stock ideas), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Portfolio123 simply does more: 19 categories to Qfinr's 8, including data visualizations, scores, and valuation models. Qfinr counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Portfolio123
- Broader coverage
- Portfolio12319 vs 8 categories
- Mobile app
- Qfinr
- Desktop app
- Portfolio123
- API access
- Portfolio123
- Real-time data
- Portfolio123
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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 $25/mo | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free Screener & Backtesting Access: duration days: 30 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers and Tradier | CAMS (statement import), Karvy / KFintech (statement import) +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more | — |
Categories covered | 19 | 8 |
Regions | North America, Europe | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 4 partners: FactSet, S&P Global Market Intelligence +2 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +4 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Portfolio123 | Visit Qfinr |
Where each one shines
What Portfolio123 and Qfinr each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Portfolio123 and Qfinr each do best.What Portfolio123 does best
- Tools for building multifactor ranking systems, stock screens, ETF screens, and complete rules-based strategies through a web research environment.
- Tools for running simulations and backtests with long historical equity data, custom universes, buy and sell rules, position sizing, hedging, rebalancing, and realistic assumptions.
- Point-in-time data designed to avoid survivorship and look-ahead bias, with fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, sector and industry classifications, and historical issues.
- Tools for creating ranking systems from fundamental, technical, sentiment, and macro factors, including public factor documentation and FRED-linked economic series.
- AI Factor to train machine-learning predictors for expected returns and feed those predictions into rankings, simulations, and asset-level analysis.
What Qfinr does best
- Tracking a multi-asset portfolio across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, deposits, and cash-style accounts.
- Statement-import workflows for Indian custodians and brokers such as CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Analysis of portfolio risk with stress-testing and what-if tools designed for understanding how holdings may react under different market conditions.
- Benchmark portfolio behavior using daily return comparisons rather than only checking current market value.
- Screening for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs from one research environment when evaluating new holdings or portfolio replacements.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Portfolio123 and Qfinr, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Portfolio123 and Qfinr, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsClosed-End Funds | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersFinancial AdvisorsStudents/Researchers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: INIdentifiers: RIC and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | FactSetS&P Global Market IntelligenceICE Data ServicesFRED | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: PythonDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSV | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersTradier | CAMS (statement import)Karvy / KFintech (statement import)NSDL (statement import)CDSL (statement import)Zerodha (CSV import)HDFC Securities (export/import file)ICICI Securities (export/import file)Kotak Securities (export/import file) |
Export formats | CSVJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderBroker syncRebalancingCorrelation | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Portfolio123Support: Forum | Qfinr Pte LtdSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | Free“Manage (Free)” | — |
| Entry paid plan | $25/mo“Retail Research Plans” | Subscription |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Professional / API & Data Licenses” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Portfolio123 and Qfinr?
Portfolio123 leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and quant, while Qfinr puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Portfolio123 or Qfinr free to use?
Portfolio123 has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Qfinr is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Portfolio123 and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Portfolio123 or Qfinr on my phone?
Qfinr lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Portfolio123 doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web, API, and desktop.
Does Portfolio123 or Qfinr have an API?
Portfolio123 has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Qfinr doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Portfolio123 or Qfinr?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Portfolio123 if data visualizations and scores matter to you; go with Qfinr if you'd rather have scenario & stress tests and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Portfolio123 and Qfinr cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Portfolio123 also handles closed-end funds. Qfinr adds mutual funds, bonds, and commodities on top.
Does Portfolio123 or Qfinr have real-time data?
Portfolio123 offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Qfinr runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Portfolio123 and Qfinr?
Portfolio123 exports to CSV. Qfinr is stingier about getting data out.
Can Portfolio123 or Qfinr connect to my broker?
Portfolio123 syncs with brokers automatically. With Qfinr, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Portfolio123 or Qfinr?
Both Portfolio123 and Qfinr 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 Portfolio123 or Qfinr?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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