Qfinr adds Backtesting, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Quant coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.
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Head-to-head
Qfinr vs Yahoo Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Yahoo Finance includes News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, and Education categories that Qfinr omits.
Qfinr highlights: Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities..
Yahoo Finance is known for: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
Yahoo Finance keeps a free entry point that Qfinr lacks.
Qfinr
qfinr.com
Subscription-based portfolio analytics platform with support for multiple asset classes. Portfolios can be imported via CSV templates or broker/custodian statements. No direct broker sync is advertised. A developer API is linked from the site, though not publicly documented. Pricing is subscription-only and not published on the site.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
- Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
- Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
- Backtested stock ideas with the ability to generate customized strategies and view results.
Community votes (overall)
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
- Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners.
Where they differ
Qfinr
Distinct strengths include:
- Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits.
- Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities.
- Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities.
- Portfolio risk and stress testing tools with daily return benchmarking and what-if analysis.
Yahoo Finance
Distinct strengths include:
- Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
- Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
- Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
- Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Qfinr | Yahoo Finance |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners Unique: Backtesting, Scenario & Stress Tests, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Quant | Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners Unique: News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Financials, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Options, Dividends, Splits, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | 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 | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Qfinr and Yahoo Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Yahoo Finance offers a free entry point, while Qfinr requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Qfinr and Yahoo Finance?
Both Qfinr and Yahoo Finance support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Qfinr differentiates itself with Multi-country, multi-asset portfolio tracking and analysis covering stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and deposits., Portfolio import via manual entry, Excel/CSV templates, or statements from Indian custodians and brokers, including CAMS, KFintech, NSDL, CDSL, Zerodha, HDFC Securities, ICICI Securities, and Kotak Securities., and Screeners for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, along with a “Discover Ideas” module for new opportunities., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
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