VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Tool Comparison

Stock Analysis vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Stock Analysis adds Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, Calendar, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Blogs, Newsletters, and Education coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Correlation, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Alerts, Data APIs, Scores, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors categories that Stock Analysis omits.

Stock Analysis has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

Stock Analysis ships a mobile app. YCharts is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Stock Analysis

stockanalysis.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Global stock and ETF research site aimed at regular investors, with free fundamental data, screeners, calendars, and news. Stock Analysis Pro is a paid subscription that unlocks full data access and downloads, with an Unlimited tier that removes daily download and watchlist-size limits. No public API is offered; data is licensed from third-party providers.

Platforms

WebMobileDesktop

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”
Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world.
Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles.
Three real-time screeners (stocks, ETFs, IPOs) with 200+ indicators and filters, including country, exchange, sector, industry, index membership, dates (e.g., IPO date, ex‑dividend), and performance/valuation metrics; results update live as filters change.
Screener views for performance, analysts, dividends, financials, valuation and more, plus sortable tables, saved screens for Pro users, “popular screens,” and one-click “Open in Screener” from lists such as Top Gainers.

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YCharts

ycharts.com

Hands-on review

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

WebAPI

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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Where they differ

Stock Analysis

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas ETF Screeners Top Analysts Calendar IPO Dividends Splits Fund Overview

Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”
Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world.
Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles.
Three real-time screeners (stocks, ETFs, IPOs) with 200+ indicators and filters, including country, exchange, sector, industry, index membership, dates (e.g., IPO date, ex‑dividend), and performance/valuation metrics; results update live as filters change.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Correlation Risk Metrics Performance Attribution Scenario & Stress Tests Alerts Data APIs Scores ETF Overlap

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	Stock Analysis	YCharts
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, Calendar, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Blogs, Newsletters, Education	Shared: Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Forecasts Unique: Correlation, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Alerts, Data APIs, Scores, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Real Estate, Funds	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, Desktop	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.” Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world. Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles. Three real-time screeners (stocks, ETFs, IPOs) with 200+ indicators and filters, including country, exchange, sector, industry, index membership, dates (e.g., IPO date, ex‑dividend), and performance/valuation metrics; results update live as filters change. Screener views for performance, analysts, dividends, financials, valuation and more, plus sortable tables, saved screens for Pro users, “popular screens,” and one-click “Open in Screener” from lists such as Top Gainers. Built-in themed lists and discovery tools including Top Gainers/Losers, Most Active, Market Heatmap, stock lists (e.g., sectors, themes, REITs, most shorted), crypto ETF lists, and Top Stocks/Top Analysts pages.	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	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Stock Analysis and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, and Analyst Forecasts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Stock Analysis 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?

Stock Analysis ships a dedicated mobile experience, while YCharts focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Stock Analysis differentiates itself with Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., and Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles., 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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