★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Beanvest vs Uncle Stock
Pick Beanvest instead if
Beanvest
Best for stock ideas
Free • From $79/yr · Web · 100% positive (1 vote)
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $10.83/mo
- You care about stock ideas, something Uncle Stock doesn't offer
Start here
Uncle Stock
Best for backtesting and data visualizations
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API · 80% positive (10 votes)
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about backtesting, data visualizations, and financials, things Beanvest doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Beanvest and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, screeners, scores, and valuation models), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Uncle Stock simply does more: 11 categories to Beanvest's 4, including backtesting, data visualizations, and financials. Beanvest counters by starting cheaper at $6.58/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Beanvest$6.58/mo vs $10.83/mo
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Uncle Stock11 vs 4 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Global coverage
- Uncle Stock
- Asset coverage
- Uncle StockAdds cryptos
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79/yr | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Premium (Early Bird): free trial: No free trial (per FAQ)., Premium (Early Bird): refunds: No refunds (per FAQ). +1 more | 10 limits: Bronze (Monthly): history years: 25, Bronze (Monthly): us history years: 35 +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 11 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Beanvest | Visit Uncle Stock |
Standout features
What Beanvest does best
- Review stock research reports built around Beanvest’s overall Quality Score and component scores.
- Break down company quality across moat, pricing power, predictability, financial strength, capital allocation, and management.
- Use the Quality Stocks list and screener to browse an S&P 500-style quality universe with configurable columns and filters.
- Use Premium filters for valuation status and individual score components when comparing quality candidates.
- Review fair value labels that compare current price with Beanvest’s fair value framework, where those estimates are unlocked.
What Uncle Stock does best
- Screen more than 100,000 global stocks across regions and market caps using more than 2,000 fundamental and valuation metrics.
- Use guru-inspired models and screens based on investors such as Buffett, Graham, and Lynch, with plan-dependent advice, scores, and price-target metrics.
- Build screens with metric conditions, Must/Should/Exclude clauses, and Silver-plus multi-criteria composite ranking.
- Backtest fundamental screens with yearly rebalancing on Silver, then quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing on Gold.
- Configure backtests with sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell or stop-loss rules, and multiple position-sizing methods.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsQuality InvestorsValue Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Yuki CapitalCountry: FranceFounded 2020 | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$79/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- free trial: No free trial (per FAQ).
- refunds: No refunds (per FAQ).
- +1 more
$130/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- history years: 25
- us history years: 35
- history years: 25
- us history years: 35
- backtest rebalance: Yearly
- backtest rebalance: Yearly
- api calls per month: 300
- backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly
- api calls per month: 300
- backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
3Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Beanvest strengths
1What you only get with Beanvest.
Uncle Stock strengths
8What you only get with Uncle Stock.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Beanvest and Uncle Stock?
Beanvest leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and scores, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Beanvest and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both Beanvest and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Beanvest or Uncle Stock?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does Beanvest or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Beanvest doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Beanvest or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Beanvest if stock ideas matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have backtesting and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Beanvest and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Which covers international markets: Beanvest or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Beanvest is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Beanvest and Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock exports to CSV. Beanvest is stingier about getting data out.
Are Beanvest and Uncle Stock 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: Beanvest or Uncle Stock?
Both Beanvest and Uncle Stock include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Beanvest or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock handles portfolio tracking. Beanvest is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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