VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Testfol.io vs YCharts comparison

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

Testfol.io logo

Testfol.io

testfol.io

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
YCharts logo

YCharts

ycharts.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
Testfol.ioWeb
YChartsWeb, Desktop
Categories
Testfol.io5
YCharts22
Pricing details

Tool

Testfol.io

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Anonymous)Free
Free accountFree

Tool

YCharts

$25/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Analyst$3000/yr
PresenterSubscription
Professional$6300/yr
SMA Data (add-on)$1200/yr
Enhanced Fund Data (Morningstar) (add-on)$600/yr
Bond Data (add-on)$600/yr
Bond Ratings Data (add-on)$600/yr
Alternatives Data (add-on)$600/yr
CapGainsValet (add-on)$300/yr

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Platform details

AttributeTestfol.ioYCharts
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual Funds
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCryptos
Experience
IntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
CSVExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Testfol.io and YCharts?

Testfol.io focuses on Backtesting, Correlation, and Risk Metrics while YCharts specializes in Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Testfol.io or YCharts free to use?

Testfol.io offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while YCharts requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Testfol.io and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Should I choose Testfol.io or YCharts?

Choose Testfol.io if you need Portfolio Backtester for constructing multi-asset portfolios (tickers like ETFs, mutual funds, and stocks) with cashflow legs and rebalancing controls (incl. rebalance bands)., and Backtest results include performance & risk statistics such as cumulative return, CAGR, MWRR, max drawdown, volatility, Sharpe/Sortino, beta, etc.. Go with YCharts if Annual subscription tiers (Analyst / Presenter / Professional). Professional includes everything in Analyst+Presenter plus Portfolio Optimizer, AI Chat, Transition Tax Analysis, Interactive Analysis, Scenarios, Excel Add-in & integration support, and compliance controls; prices reflect annual commitment., and Fundamental charting workflow for financial metrics, plus scatter plot and technical charting (support docs mention 30+ technical indicators and 28,000+ equities/indices). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Testfol.io and YCharts cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds. YCharts adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, Bonds, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from Testfol.io and YCharts?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Testfol.io or YCharts?

YCharts includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Testfol.io focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Testfol.io or YCharts?

YCharts offers portfolio tracking features. Testfol.io is more focused on research and analysis.

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