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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Tool Comparison

Smartfin vs TIKR comparison

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

Smartfin logo

Smartfin

thesmartfin.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
TIKR logo

TIKR

tikr.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
SmartfinWeb
TIKRWeb
Categories
Smartfin12
TIKR22
Pricing details
SmartfinTIKR
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$8.33/mo$24.95/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansStarter, Premium (Monthly), Premium (Yearly)Free, Plus, Pro

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SmartfinTIKR

Platform details

AttributeSmartfinTIKR
Asset types
Stocks
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Image
Excel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Smartfin and TIKR?

Smartfin focuses on Stock Ideas, Financials, and Scores while TIKR specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Smartfin and TIKR cost?

Good news—both Smartfin and TIKR offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Smartfin or TIKR?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Should I choose Smartfin or TIKR?

Choose Smartfin if you need AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., and Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings.. Go with TIKR if Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities., and Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro. better fits how you invest.

Does Smartfin or TIKR have real-time data?

Smartfin offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. TIKR uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Smartfin and TIKR?

TIKR supports data exports to Excel. Smartfin has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Smartfin or TIKR?

TIKR includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Smartfin focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Smartfin or TIKR?

TIKR offers portfolio tracking features. Smartfin is more focused on research and analysis.

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