Koyfin vs YCharts
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick Koyfin for earnings calls plus global markets. Pick YCharts for AI chat assistant plus MCP / AI connector.
Key differences
- Free plan: Koyfin (Koyfin has one, YCharts does not)
- Broader feature set: Koyfin (8 vs 7 core capabilities)
- AI chat assistant: YCharts (Only YCharts has it)
- MCP / AI connector: YCharts (Only YCharts has it)
Pick Koyfin if
- You read earnings calls
- You invest outside the US
- Bloomberg-style dashboards on a budget
- Global fundamentals research
Pick YCharts if
- You want to ask an AI questions in plain English
- You want it inside Claude or ChatGPT
- Financial advisors building client reports
- Comparing funds and stocks
Side by side
| Feature | Koyfin | YCharts |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $39/mo | $300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Stock screener | Yes | Yes |
| Charting | Yes | Yes |
| AI chat assistant | No | Yes |
| News and sentiment | Yes | Yes |
| Fundamentals | Yes | Yes |
| Earnings calls | Yes | No |
| Portfolio tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Global markets | Yes | No |
| MCP / AI connector | No | Yes |
Plans
Koyfin
- Free: Free
- Plus: $39/mo
- Premium: $79/mo
- Advisor Core: $209/mo
- Advisor Pro: $299/mo
YCharts
- Subscription tiers: Custom pricing, contact sales or request a demo
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between Koyfin and YCharts?
Pick Koyfin for earnings calls plus global markets. Pick YCharts for AI chat assistant plus MCP / AI connector.
Which is cheaper, Koyfin or YCharts?
Their entry prices are hard to compare because one does not publish a monthly price. Koyfin: Free, paid from $39/mo. YCharts: $300/mo.
Do Koyfin or YCharts have a free plan?
Only Koyfin has a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target intermediate users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
YCharts goes deeper on AI with 3 AI features (AI chat assistant, news and sentiment, MCP / AI connector).
Can I connect Koyfin or YCharts to ChatGPT or Claude?
YCharts offers an MCP server or official AI connector.
Is Koyfin or YCharts better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both Koyfin and YCharts?
It can make sense. They overlap on only 5 core features, so one can fill gaps the other leaves.