VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Stock Analysis vs YCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Stock Analysis
stockanalysis.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison and 10 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Stock Analysis has 15 categories you won't get in YCharts; YCharts has 18 unique categories.
- Pricing: Stock Analysis is Free, Subscription; YCharts is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for YCharts).
- Portfolio: Stock Analysis leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for YCharts).
- Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Stock Analysis | YCharts |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Stock Analysis strengths
Categories covered by Stock Analysis but not YCharts.
YCharts strengths
Categories covered by YCharts but not Stock Analysis.
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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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.