★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Stock Analysis vs Trackinsight
Pick Stock Analysis if
Stock Analysis
Best for stock ideas and screeners
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile · 84% positive (44 votes)
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $416.67/mo
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Pick Trackinsight if
Trackinsight
Best for ETF factors and backtesting
Free • From $5000/yr · Web · API · 0% positive (1 vote)
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF factors, backtesting, and factor exposure, things Stock Analysis doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Stock Analysis and Trackinsight cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to Trackinsight's 14, including stock ideas, screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Trackinsight counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Analysis$6.58/mo vs $416.67/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 14 categories
- API access
- Trackinsight
- Real-time data
- Stock Analysis
- Broker sync
- Stock Analysis
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79/yr | Free • From $5000/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +9 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 27 | 14 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more | Nasdaq Data Link |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factor exposure +1 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Stock Analysis | Visit Trackinsight |
Standout features
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Start market research from news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screen for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Open ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Track event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
What Trackinsight does best
- Screen a global ETF and ETP universe with filters for objectives, regions, themes, ESG characteristics, benchmarks, and other fund attributes.
- Compare ETFs side by side on replication method, Trackinsight replication rating, tracking error and difference, performance, costs, and sustainability metrics.
- Create personal ETF lists to monitor funds through a watchlist-style workflow before narrowing the research set.
- Use ETF Portfolio Insights for portfolio-level performance, exposure, factor, risk, optimization, and backtesting workflows where included by account or package.
- Research ESG ETFs through ESG-focused screens, scores, strategies, SFDR categories, SDG alignment, news, and educational content.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther | ETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsLong-term InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendor | Not specified |
Data partners | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more | Nasdaq Data Link |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth | Manual |
Integrations | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency | Universe builderFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposure |
Vendor & support | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email | TrackinsightCountry: FranceFounded 2014 |
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Pricing breakdown
$79/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- ads: Yes
- exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited
- +1 more
- stocks per watchlist: 100
- active alerts: 100
- +3 more
- downloads: Unlimited
- stocks per watchlist: Unlimited
- +1 more
$5000/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
9Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Stock Analysis strengths
18Trackinsight strengths
5What you only get with Trackinsight.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Stock Analysis and Trackinsight?
Stock Analysis leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Trackinsight puts more weight on ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stock Analysis and Trackinsight cost?
Good news: both Stock Analysis and Trackinsight have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Stock Analysis or Trackinsight on my phone?
Stock Analysis lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Trackinsight doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Does Stock Analysis or Trackinsight have an API?
Trackinsight has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Stock Analysis doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Stock Analysis or Trackinsight?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stock Analysis if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Trackinsight if you'd rather have ETF factors and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stock Analysis and Trackinsight cover?
Both cover ETFs. Stock Analysis also handles stocks, mutual funds, and closed-end funds.
Does Stock Analysis or Trackinsight have real-time data?
Stock Analysis offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Trackinsight runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Stock Analysis and Trackinsight?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Stock Analysis or Trackinsight connect to my broker?
Stock Analysis syncs with brokers automatically. With Trackinsight, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Stock Analysis and Trackinsight good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Stock Analysis or Trackinsight?
Both Stock Analysis and Trackinsight include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Stock Analysis or Trackinsight?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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