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Sunday, October 12, 2025

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Snowball Analytics vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Snowball Analytics adds Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, and Splits coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Alerts, Data APIs, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Snowball Analytics omits.

Snowball Analytics 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., and Portfolio rebalancing based on target categories; one‑click buy/sell suggestions..

YCharts is known for: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

Snowball Analytics has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

Snowball Analytics ships a mobile app. YCharts is web/desktop only.

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

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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YCharts

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Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Screeners plus 4 more areas.

Where they differ

Snowball Analytics

Distinct strengths include:

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.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Performance Attribution

Scenario & Stress Tests

Alerts

Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks.
Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns.
Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Snowball Analytics	YCharts
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Scores, News, Broker Connectors Unique: Backtesting, Dividend, Dividends, Calendar, Splits	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Scores, News, Broker Connectors Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Alerts, Data APIs, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Cryptos, Real Estate	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks. Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns. Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators. Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds). Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images. Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
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 Snowball Analytics and YCharts both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Snowball Analytics offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

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

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Snowball Analytics differentiates itself with 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., whereas YCharts stands out for Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..

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