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Value Line vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Value Line adds Stock Ideas, Fund Overview, Options, and Newsletters coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Correlation, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Data APIs, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Broker Connectors categories that Value Line omits.

Value Line has a free tier, while YCharts requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

Value Line

valueline.com

Value Line is a research platform offering proprietary ranks and analyst commentary across multiple subscription services (equities, funds/ETFs, options, and stock-pick newsletters). Some newsletters are free, while core research access is subscription-based. Digital equity packages (e.g., Investment Survey - Smart Investor / Savvy Investor) include tools like a screener, watchlists, alerts and charting; coverage and entitlements vary by service.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).
Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios.

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YCharts

ycharts.com

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Advisor-focused research, portfolio analytics, and proposal platform. Lower tiers are more view-only, while add-ons unlock the Excel add-in and broader fund/SMA datasets. Intraday quotes are available on a short delay (about 90–120 seconds).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

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.
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.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images.

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Where they differ

Value Line

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Fund Overview Options Newsletters

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison ETF Comparison Portfolio Correlation Risk Metrics Performance Attribution Scenario & Stress Tests Data APIs

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.
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.
Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Value Line	YCharts
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, News Unique: Stock Ideas, Fund Overview, Options, Newsletters	Shared: Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, News Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Portfolio, Correlation, Risk Metrics, Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, Data APIs, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Analyst Forecasts, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options	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	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription). Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk. Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts). Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios. Mutual fund, ETF, and options coverage are offered as separate services (e.g., Fund Advisor Plus, ETFs Service, Options Survey).	Unique 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. 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. Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds). Excel & API: an add-on Excel add-in with dynamic formulas/templates, a REST API with API keys and official Python/R clients, and exports to CSV/Excel/PDF/images. Advisor ecosystem integrations including Addepar, Orion, Redtail, Schwab Advisor Center, iRebal, Pershing, LPL ClientWorks, Black Diamond, and VRGL.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Value Line and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Watchlist, Alerts, Financials, Scores, Data Visualizations, ETF Overview, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Value Line offers a free entry point, while YCharts requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Value Line and YCharts?

Both Value Line and YCharts 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?

Value Line differentiates itself with Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access)., and Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk., 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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