VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: 13f.info checked September 30, 2026 · Investing.com checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
13f.info vs Investing.com
- Paid from
- $18.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile, Other
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison.
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13f.info
Free · Web
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Investing.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile · Other
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison.
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Our take
The bottom line
13f.info and Investing.com cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, institutional ownership, improved filings, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to 13f.info's 3, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, plus a mobile app. 13f.info counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Investing.com
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Asset coverage
- Investing.comAdds bonds and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
What 13f.info does best
- Find institutional portfolio disclosures.
- Inspect reported position changes.
- Trace a manager's reported investment over time.
- Find managers reporting a specific holding.
- Follow links to original SEC documents.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitor global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $18.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 18 limits: Investing.com Free: public api: Not available, Investing.com Free: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +16 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | — | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Value Investors, Analysts +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 34 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more |
Capabilities | — | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit 13f.info | Visit Investing.com |
Standout features
The best features of 13f.info and Investing.com.ShowHide
Standout features
What 13f.info does best
- Find institutional portfolio disclosures.
- Inspect reported position changes.
- Trace a manager's reported investment over time.
- Find managers reporting a specific holding.
- Follow links to original SEC documents.
What Investing.com does best
- Monitor global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
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Every attribute we track for 13f.info and Investing.com.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Value InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: CUSIP and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeOTCVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVXML |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Investing.com Free”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $18.95/mo“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +6 more |
| Top plan | — | $46.95/mo“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +5 more |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between 13f.info and Investing.com?
13f.info leans toward institutional ownership, improved filings, and data visualizations, while Investing.com puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do 13f.info and Investing.com cost?
Good news: both 13f.info and Investing.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: 13f.info or Investing.com?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use 13f.info or Investing.com on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. 13f.info doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose 13f.info or Investing.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick 13f.info if you prefer its overall approach; go with Investing.com if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do 13f.info and Investing.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Investing.com adds bonds, commodities, and currencies on top.
Does 13f.info or Investing.com have real-time data?
Investing.com offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. 13f.info runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from 13f.info and Investing.com?
Investing.com exports to CSV. 13f.info is stingier about getting data out.
Is 13f.info or Investing.com better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. 13f.info is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: 13f.info or Investing.com?
Investing.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; 13f.info doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with 13f.info or Investing.com?
Investing.com handles portfolio tracking. 13f.info is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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