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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Trading Economics vs YCharts comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Trading Economics
tradingeconomics.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 Data APIs, News, and Alerts and 5 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Trading Economics has 8 categories you won't get in YCharts; YCharts has 23 unique categories.
- Pricing: Trading Economics is Free, Subscription; YCharts is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- News: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Data Visualizations: YCharts is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Trading Economics | YCharts |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Commodities, Currencies, Bonds, Stocks, Cryptos | 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, API | 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 | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Trading Economics strengths
Categories covered by Trading Economics but not YCharts.
YCharts strengths
Categories covered by YCharts but not Trading Economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Trading Economics and YCharts both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, News, Alerts, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, and Yield Curves workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Trading Economics 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?
Trading Economics ships a dedicated mobile experience, while YCharts focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Trading Economics differentiates itself with REST and WebSocket API delivering data in JSON, CSV, or XML formats., Coverage spans six API domains: Indicators, Calendar, Forecasts, Markets, Earnings, and News., and Economic calendar with ~1,600 monthly events across 150+ countries, refreshed in near real time., 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.