PortfoliosLab adds Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, and APIs & SDKs coverage that TradingView skips.
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PortfoliosLab vs TradingView comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
TradingView includes Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, ETF Overview, Forums, and Education categories that PortfoliosLab omits.
PortfoliosLab 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., and Risk analytics cover drawdowns, Value at Risk (VaR), Expected Shortfall (CVaR), and multiple volatility estimators..
TradingView is known for: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
TradingView offers mobile access, which PortfoliosLab skips.
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.
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Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
TradingView
tradingview.com
A global, multi-asset charting and trading platform with advanced analytics, strategy backtesting, and broker connectivity. Features include Pine Script® v6 for custom indicators, server-side alerts, options chains with strategy builder, and multi-asset screeners. Real-time data feeds are sold as add-ons, with availability and pricing varying by exchange and region.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
- Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
- Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
- Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
- Pine Script® v6 for creating custom indicators and strategies.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Portfolio plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
PortfoliosLab
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
TradingView
Distinct strengths include:
- Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe.
- Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools.
- Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations.
- Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | PortfoliosLab | TradingView |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Financials Unique: Correlation, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Factor Exposure, Quant, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Backtesting, Financials Unique: Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, News, Alerts, Calendar, Order Book / Level II, Dividends, Splits, ETF Overview, Forums, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do PortfoliosLab and TradingView both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, ETF 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 TradingView require subscriptions?
Both PortfoliosLab and TradingView keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
TradingView 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 TradingView stands out for Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
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