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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

TipRanks vs YCharts comparison

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

TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
YCharts logo

YCharts

ycharts.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Desktop
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
YChartsWeb, Desktop
Categories
TipRanks35
YCharts22
Pricing details

Tool

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales

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

AttributeTipRanksYCharts
Asset types
StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSVExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between TipRanks and YCharts?

TipRanks focuses on Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners while YCharts specializes in Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is TipRanks or YCharts free to use?

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

Which is better for beginners—TipRanks or YCharts?

TipRanks is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use TipRanks or YCharts on my phone?

TipRanks has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. YCharts is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does TipRanks or YCharts have an API?

TipRanks provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. YCharts doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose TipRanks or YCharts?

Choose TipRanks if you need Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals).. 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 TipRanks and YCharts cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos. TipRanks also includes Options, Commodities, and Currencies. YCharts adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, and Bonds.

Can I export data from TipRanks and YCharts?

YCharts supports data exports to CSV, Excel, and PDF. TipRanks has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—TipRanks or YCharts?

Both TipRanks and YCharts include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with TipRanks or YCharts?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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