VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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PortfoliosLab vs Snowball Analytics comparison

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

Quick takeaways

PortfoliosLab adds ETF Screeners, Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Snowball Analytics skips.

Snowball Analytics includes Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, Splits, Scores, News, and Broker Connectors categories that PortfoliosLab omits.

Snowball Analytics offers mobile access, which PortfoliosLab skips.

In depth comparison

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PortfoliosLab

portfolioslab.com

Portfolio analytics platform with screeners, optimizers, and backtesting. The free tier includes 10 years of data and basic calculations. Plus extends coverage to 40+ years and 200 calculations per month, while Pro unlocks unlimited calculations, 500 holdings per portfolio, CSV import/export, and screener exports. Enterprise offers an API, data-feed integration, and white-labeling. Broker sync is not supported; CSV imports are recommended.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
  • Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
  • Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
  • Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.
  • Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement.

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Snowball Analytics

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Portfolio & dividend tracker with multi-currency support and broker syncing via Yodlee/SnapTrade. Dividend Rating (13-factor score), dividend/ex‑div calendars, rebalancing by categories, benchmarking (indices or any asset on paid tiers), and 30+ years backtests. Quotes are delayed; site explicitly notes data is not necessarily real‑time. Mobile apps on iOS/Android.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
  • Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
  • Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
  • Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
  • Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).

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Where they differ

PortfoliosLab

Distinct strengths include:

ETF ScreenersCorrelationStock ComparisonETF ComparisonRisk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Factor ExposureQuantAPIs & SDKs
  • Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
  • Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
  • Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
  • Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.

Snowball Analytics

Distinct strengths include:

DividendDividendsCalendarSplitsScoresNewsBroker Connectors
  • Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
  • Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
  • Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
  • Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributePortfoliosLabSnowball Analytics
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Financials

Unique: ETF Screeners, Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Financials

Unique: Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, Splits, Scores, News, Broker Connectors

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin.
  • Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date.
  • Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators.
  • Comprehensive stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with sortable columns, filters, and risk-versus-return scatterplots. Screener results export is available on Pro.
  • Factor analysis tools for Alpha and Beta measurement.
  • Support for both static and transactional portfolios with calendar- or threshold-based rebalancing options.

Unique

  • Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting.
  • Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener.
  • Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions.
  • Benchmarking vs major indices on lower tiers; benchmark to any asset on higher tiers.
  • Backtests for portfolio ideas (10 years on lower tiers; 30+ years on Investor/Expert).
  • Multi‑portfolio analytics, watchlists, model & public portfolios.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do PortfoliosLab and Snowball Analytics both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, and Financials workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do PortfoliosLab and Snowball Analytics require subscriptions?

Both PortfoliosLab and Snowball Analytics keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Snowball Analytics ships a dedicated mobile experience, while PortfoliosLab focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

PortfoliosLab differentiates itself with Portfolio analytics and backtesting with benchmarking, monthly returns, and risk-adjusted ratios such as Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin., Optimization models include Mean–Variance (MVO), Risk Parity, and Hierarchical Risk Parity (HRP), with the ability to backtest from a chosen optimization date., and Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators., whereas Snowball Analytics stands out for Automatic dividend tracking, dividend & ex‑dividend calendars, and forward income forecasting., Dividend Rating (proprietary 0–100 score across 13 fundamental criteria) and a Top Dividend Stocks screener., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..

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