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Wisesheets vs YCharts comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Wisesheets adds Options, and Education coverage that YCharts skips.

YCharts includes Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Scores, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and APIs & SDKs categories that Wisesheets omits.

Wisesheets highlights: Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..

YCharts is known 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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Wisesheets

wisesheets.io

Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).

Platforms

Web
Desktop

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.

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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

Web
API

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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Overlap

Shared focus areas

7 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, and Financials plus 4 more areas.

Where they differ

Wisesheets

Distinct strengths include:

Options
Education
  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.

YCharts

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison
ETF Comparison
Data Visualizations
Watchlist
Correlation
Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Performance Attribution
Scenario & Stress Tests
  • 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

AttributeWisesheetsYCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Broker Connectors

Unique: Options, Education

Shared: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Broker Connectors

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, Correlation, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Performance Attribution, Scenario & Stress Tests, News, Alerts, Data APIs, Scores, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overlap, Short Interest, Insider Data, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, APIs & SDKs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, 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, Desktop

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
  • ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
  • Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
  • Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.
  • No Wisesheets‑side daily quota; typical Google limits apply (e.g., ~20k requests/day for standard Google accounts, ~100k for paid).

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Wisesheets and YCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, ETF Overview, Portfolio, and Broker Connectors workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Wisesheets and YCharts require subscriptions?

Neither platform maintains a free tier. Budget for a subscription to unlock the research coverage highlighted in this comparison.

How can you access Wisesheets and YCharts?

Both Wisesheets 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?

Wisesheets differentiates itself with Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes., 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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