GuruFocus is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Screeners and Stock Ideas while adding Stock Comparison and Portfolio coverage and All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation. and Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries. features (category overlap ~100%).
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Free Alternatives to Magic Formula Investing
Zero-cost replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to test Magic Formula Investing before paying for another subscription.
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Every pick keeps a free tier; start with GuruFocus, Simply Wall St, and Stock Analysis to road-test Magic Formula Investing workflows without paying up front.
Need mobile access? GuruFocus, Simply Wall St, and Stock Analysis bring phone-ready workflows that Magic Formula Investing lacks.
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, and Investor Holdings.
Similarity score 616Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- GuruFocus adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Backtesting coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, and Investor Holdings
Standout features: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel., and Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
Similarity score 616Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Simply Wall St adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Portfolio, Watchlist, and Financials coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Clear, visual company reports covering valuation (DCF), analyst growth forecasts, financial health, dividend safety, management, and insider activity., Snowflake score summarises five pillars: valuation, growth outlook, past performance, financial health, and dividends., and Portfolio tracker calculates total returns including realised/unrealised gains, dividends, FX, and annualised IRR, with automatic adjustments for stock splits..
Adds coverage: Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, and Valuation Models
Standout features: Clear, visual company reports covering valuation (DCF), analyst growth forecasts, financial health, dividend safety, management, and insider activity., Snowflake score summarises five pillars: valuation, growth outlook, past performance, financial health, and dividends., Portfolio tracker calculates total returns including realised/unrealised gains, dividends, FX, and annualised IRR, with automatic adjustments for stock splits., and Broker linking via Plaid and SnapTrade (Premium/Unlimited) with daily auto-sync of holdings.
Similarity score 616Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Stock Analysis adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, and IPO coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with 272+ filters across general, performance, analyst, dividend, financial and valuation categories; results can be downloaded or opened in the screener and saved on Pro/Unlimited plans., ETF screener with 98 filters (asset class, dividends, performance, sector, etc.) plus ETF comparison tool for side‑by‑side analysis., and IPO suite: recent IPO list, upcoming IPO calendar (shows price range, shares offered, deal size, market cap & revenue), IPO statistics charting the number of IPOs by year, IPO news feed, and an IPO screener with 40+ filters..
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, IPO, and Stock Comparison
Standout features: Stock screener with 272+ filters across general, performance, analyst, dividend, financial and valuation categories; results can be downloaded or opened in the screener and saved on Pro/Unlimited plans., ETF screener with 98 filters (asset class, dividends, performance, sector, etc.) plus ETF comparison tool for side‑by‑side analysis., IPO suite: recent IPO list, upcoming IPO calendar (shows price range, shares offered, deal size, market cap & revenue), IPO statistics charting the number of IPOs by year, IPO news feed, and an IPO screener with 40+ filters., and Top Analysts ranking page with success rates, average returns, number of ratings and last rating date, plus Top 50 Strong‑Buy Stocks list showing upside potential.
Similarity score 616Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- TipRanks adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, and Analyst Forecasts coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
Adds coverage: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Analyst Forecasts, and Analyst Recommendations
Standout features: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings., and Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Similarity score 616Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- TradingView adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Options & Derivatives coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Portfolio
Standout features: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations., and Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
Similarity score 594Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Smartkarma adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Watchlist, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
Adds coverage: Watchlist, News, Alerts, and Calendar
Standout features: AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics., and Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.
Similarity score 590Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Comparison, AI, and Newsletters coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., and Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks..
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, AI, Newsletters, and Education
Standout features: Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks., and Free account creation (email or Google).
Similarity score 590Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Watchlist, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic..
Adds coverage: Watchlist, News, Alerts, and Calendar
Standout features: Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic., and Historical screener mode allows users to run any screen as of a past date.
Similarity score 590Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data., Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017., and REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns..
Adds coverage: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, and Scores
Standout features: AI Score (1–10) estimates the probability of a stock or ETF outperforming the market over the next three months, based on daily analysis of ~10,000 features per stock across technical, fundamental, and sentiment data., Coverage includes U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs as well as STOXX 600 European stocks, with historical daily AI Scores available since 2017., REST API with API key authentication and JSON output. Endpoints include rankings, filters (date, ticker, sector, industry, asset type), buy/sell track record filters, and sector/industry breakdowns., and API plans (Basic, Expert, Elite) differ by monthly call quotas and rate limits — ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 calls per month.
Similarity score 590Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, Dividends, and News coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..
Adds coverage: Calendar, Dividends, News, and Watchlist
Standout features: Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members., and Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, and Financials coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., and Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts..
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, Valuation Models, Financials, and Transcripts
Standout features: Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts., and Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, News, and Market Sentiment coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
Adds coverage: Calendar, News, Market Sentiment, and Watchlist
Standout features: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days., and Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, Financials, and Valuation Models coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Supercharged screener with 500+ filters across fundamentals, forward estimates, and valuation multiples., Conversational AI for valuation, key financials, and earnings‑call insights (real‑time aware)., and Earnings Calendar with dates, estimates and quick drilldowns..
Adds coverage: Calendar, Financials, Valuation Models, and Transcripts
Standout features: Supercharged screener with 500+ filters across fundamentals, forward estimates, and valuation multiples., Conversational AI for valuation, key financials, and earnings‑call insights (real‑time aware)., Earnings Calendar with dates, estimates and quick drilldowns., and Top Investors tracker: real‑time 13F filings, rankings, and email alerts; Congress & insider trading views.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Alerts, Calendar, and Dividends coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met., and AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate..
Adds coverage: Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: 21 alert types across price, technical (MA crosses, RSI), volume, fundamentals (P/E & forward P/E), dividends (ex‑date/payment), and time‑based reminders., Minute‑by‑minute monitoring during regular, pre‑market, and after‑hours sessions; notifications within seconds when conditions are met., AI analysis that generates long‑form equity write‑ups and suggests 2–5 ‘smart alerts’ you can one‑click activate., and Intelligent watchlist that runs daily AI screens on tracked symbols and refreshes alert signals automatically.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..
Adds coverage: Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, and Alerts
Standout features: Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support., and Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Quant, and Money Flow coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators., AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals., and Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500..
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Quant, Money Flow, and Backtesting
Standout features: Intrinsic value suite: DCF, Reverse DCF, Earnings Power Value (EPV), Peter Lynch fair value, and relative value calculators., AI-powered earnings overviews that summarize transcripts into structured highlights/visuals., Global stock screener with 60+ presets, country & exchange filters, heatmap/scatter visualizations, and a backtesting comparison vs S&P 500., and Smart Money Analysis: institutional (13F) and insider transaction tracking, plus options sentiment indicators.
Similarity score 582Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Expands into Investor Holdings, 13F, and Institutional Data coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Aggregated stock pitches with powerful filters: search by ticker, sector, valuation metrics, price targets, dividends, sentiment, geography, and more., Elite Investor Feeds curate trades and ideas from top-performing investors, complete with displayed average returns., and Hedge Fund Watcher tracks 13F filings and fund trades, with premium features such as leaderboards, model portfolios, and fund-level performance stats..
Adds coverage: Investor Holdings, 13F, Institutional Data, and Alerts
Standout features: Aggregated stock pitches with powerful filters: search by ticker, sector, valuation metrics, price targets, dividends, sentiment, geography, and more., Elite Investor Feeds curate trades and ideas from top-performing investors, complete with displayed average returns., Hedge Fund Watcher tracks 13F filings and fund trades, with premium features such as leaderboards, model portfolios, and fund-level performance stats., and Premium plan includes full access to all pitches, Premium daily email, Yellowbrick Premium Portfolio, investor return analytics, professional fund portfolios, premium stock-pitch filters, and expanded Hedge Fund Watcher features.
Similarity score 526Category overlap: 100%
Shared coverage
ScreenersStock Ideas
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner and Intermediate
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Prospero.ai adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Options & Derivatives coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., and Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)..
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist
Standout features: Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)., and Mobile apps on iOS and Android with watchlists and in‑app notifications.
Similarity score 456Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
Screeners
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Fiscal.ai adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., and AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers..
- Pair it with Magic Formula Investing if you still need Stock Ideas.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Watchlist
Standout features: Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers., and Analyst data including forward estimates, revisions, price targets, and ratings.
Similarity score 456Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
Screeners
Assets: Stocks
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free
Why investors switch
- Koyfin adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and News coverage beyond what Magic Formula Investing offers.
- Standout features include Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..
- Pair it with Magic Formula Investing if you still need Stock Ideas.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, News, and Alerts
Standout features: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted., and Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
Coverage Snapshot
Where alternatives already align
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Screeners×20Stock Ideas×18
New angles introduced
Categories the alternatives add beyond Magic Formula Investing.
Watchlist+18Alerts+14Calendar+14News+13Financials+11Portfolio+11Data Visualizations+10Scores+10
Free Access & Pricing
Free options
All 20
20 vetted picks keep a permanent free tier so you can validate workflows before upgrading.
Mobile ready
9/20
9 alternatives bring native mobile access.
API availability
5/20
5 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
7 starred / 11 tested
7 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 11 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
95%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
Free Alternatives FAQ
What are the best free alternatives to Magic Formula Investing?
Start with GuruFocus, Simply Wall St, and Stock Analysis to replicate Magic Formula Investing workflows without paying for a subscription.
Do these picks stay permanently free?
Yes. Each platform listed keeps a standing free tier with no credit card required -- though export limits or seat caps may apply if you scale usage.
Which Magic Formula Investing workflows stay covered on the free plan?
Expect solid overlap across Screeners and Stock Ideas, so core Magic Formula Investing workflows can move over without a paid upgrade.
What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?
Stock Comparison, Portfolio, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, News, Alerts, Calendar, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Scores, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Watchlist, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Institutional Data, Dividend, Broker Connectors, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, IPO, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Dividends, Splits, Delisted, Spin-offs, Ticker Changes, Acquisitions, Bankruptcy, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, Analyst Recommendations, Blogs, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Which ETF includes this Stock?, News Sentiment, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Smart/Direct Routing, Order Book / Level II, Forums, Education, AI, Videos, Newsletters, Position Sizing, Data APIs, Compounding Calculator, Market Sentiment, Management Guidance, Short Interest, Webhooks, Playbooks & Case Studies, Courses & Certs, Quant, Money Flow, Research Templates, Shared Workspaces, AI Earnings Summary, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, ETF Overlap, and ETF Valuation show up most often as bonus coverage beyond the base platform, giving you room to experiment before upgrading.
Where might I still rely on Magic Formula Investing?
Stock Ideas remain strengths for Magic Formula Investing. Keep it handy for those tasks or plan for a paid upgrade if they matter.
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