VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Trackinsight vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Trackinsight adds ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Portfolio, and Data APIs coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.

Visual Capitalist includes Newsletters, and Education categories that Trackinsight omits.

Trackinsight highlights: Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier..

Visual Capitalist is known for: Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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Trackinsight

trackinsight.com

Global ETF research platform with a 12k+ ETF database and daily updates. Core workflows: screen by theme/ESG/exposure/benchmark; compare up to 5 ETFs side‑by‑side (Excel export); manage sharable ‘Lists’; and (Premium) Portfolio Insights with advanced analytics & Excel export. Data/API options include an enterprise ‘Data Services’ offering and Nasdaq Data Link databases (REST/CSV/JSON). Identifiers shown on fund pages include ISIN and CUSIP. Trackinsight became majority‑owned by Kepler Cheuvreux in Sep 2024.

Platforms

Web
API

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
  • ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.

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Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, and Blogs.

Where they differ

Trackinsight

Distinct strengths include:

  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.

Visual Capitalist

Distinct strengths include:

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeTrackinsightVisual Capitalist
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Blogs

Unique: ETF Screeners, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Comparison, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Portfolio, Data APIs

Shared: Data Visualizations, Blogs

Unique: Newsletters, Education

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

ETFs

Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs.
  • Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages.
  • Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier.
  • Portfolio Insights (Premium): portfolio analytics across more fund data, customization, and **Excel export**.
  • ESG Observatory & education: ESG pages and editorial explain ratings and enable ESG‑specific filters.
  • Underlying holdings search: articles and workflows demonstrate filters for ETFs holding specific stocks (e.g., NVDA/AVGO).

Unique

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.
  • VC+ has also been offered in a lifetime membership format with the same core benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Trackinsight and Visual Capitalist both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Trackinsight and Visual Capitalist require subscriptions?

Both Trackinsight and Visual Capitalist keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Trackinsight and Visual Capitalist?

Both Trackinsight and Visual Capitalist prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Trackinsight differentiates itself with Global ETF Screener: filter by theme, sustainability (ESG), exposure and benchmark; database spans 12,000+ global ETFs., Compare ETFs: side‑by‑side comparisons (up to 5) with **Export to Excel** from the compare pages., and Lists (watchlists): create, share publicly, and **export to Excel**; plan limits vary by tier., whereas Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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.