VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: 13f.info checked September 30, 2026 · Yahoo Finance checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
13f.info vs Yahoo Finance
- Paid from
- $7.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
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 news, alerts, and calendar.
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13f.info
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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Yahoo Finance
Free • From $95.40/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, alerts, and calendar.
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Our take
The bottom line
13f.info and Yahoo Finance 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. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to 13f.info's 3, including news, alerts, and calendar, plus a mobile app. 13f.info counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Yahoo Finance
- Free trial
- Yahoo Finance7 days
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- Yahoo Finance
- Asset coverage
- Yahoo FinanceAdds mutual funds and futures
- 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 Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitor market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $95.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 13 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze (Monthly): billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Value Investors, Analysts +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 22 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | — | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
| Try it | Visit 13f.info | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Standout features
The best features of 13f.info and Yahoo Finance.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 Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitor market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
All details
Every attribute we track for 13f.info and Yahoo Finance.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Value InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: CUSIP and CIK | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidYodlee |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Yahoo |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | — | $95.40/yr≈ $7.95/mo“Bronze (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $95.40 yearly ($7.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 2 | — | $9.95/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $9.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 3 | — | $239.40/yr≈ $19.95/mo“Silver (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $239.40 yearly ($19.95/month equivalent). · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 4 | — | $24.95/mo“Silver (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $24.95. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Tier 5 | — | $479.40/yr≈ $39.95/mo“Gold (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $479.40 yearly ($39.95/month equivalent) after the 7-day free... · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“Gold (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $49.95 after the 7-day free trial. · availability: The US subscription page requires a US bank card. |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between 13f.info and Yahoo Finance?
13f.info leans toward institutional ownership, improved filings, and data visualizations, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do 13f.info and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both 13f.info and Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
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 Yahoo Finance on my phone?
Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick 13f.info if you prefer its overall approach; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have news and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do 13f.info and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Yahoo Finance adds mutual funds, futures, and commodities on top.
Does 13f.info or Yahoo Finance have real-time data?
Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance exports to CSV. 13f.info is stingier about getting data out.
Are 13f.info and Yahoo Finance good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: 13f.info or Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Yahoo Finance handles portfolio tracking. 13f.info is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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