VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Trefis vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Trefis logo

Trefis

trefis.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Visual Capitalist logo

Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
TrefisWeb
Visual CapitalistWeb
Categories
Trefis6
Visual Capitalist4
Pricing details

Tool

Trefis

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
SubscriberSubscription

Tool

Visual Capitalist

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
VC+ MembershipSubscription
Ad-FreeSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeTrefisVisual Capitalist
Asset types
Stocks
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Not specified
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ExcelPDFImage
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Trefis strengths4

Categories covered by Trefis only.

Visual Capitalist strengths2

Categories covered by Visual Capitalist only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Trefis and Visual Capitalist?

Trefis focuses on Valuation Models, Financials, and Data Visualizations while Visual Capitalist specializes in Data Visualizations, Blogs, and Newsletters. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Trefis and Visual Capitalist cost?

Good news—both Trefis and Visual Capitalist offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Trefis or Visual Capitalist?

Choose Trefis if you need Interactive “what-if” stock models - adjust forecasts, watch the valuation update in real time, and save or compare multiple scenarios., and Excel round-trip workflow: export models to Excel, make changes locally, then upload again to auto-create interactive dashboards without IT support or templates.. Go with Visual Capitalist if Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., and Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Trefis and Visual Capitalist cover?

Both cover common asset types. Trefis also includes Stocks. Visual Capitalist adds coverage for Other.

Can I export data from Trefis and Visual Capitalist?

Trefis supports data exports to Excel, PDF, and Image. Visual Capitalist has more limited export options.

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