VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Beanvest vs Validea
Pick Beanvest instead if
Beanvest
Free • From $79/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $22.5/mo
- You're newer to investing and want something approachable
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Validea
Free • From $269.95/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, quant, and backtesting.
- 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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Our take
The bottom line
Beanvest and Validea cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Validea simply does more: 15 categories to Beanvest's 4, including ETF screeners, quant, and backtesting. Beanvest counters by starting cheaper at $6.58/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Beanvest$6.58/mo vs $22.5/mo
- Broader coverage
- Validea15 vs 4 categories
- Asset coverage
- ValideaAdds ETFs
- Beginner friendly
- Beanvest
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79/yr | Free • From $269.95/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Premium early bird: free trial: No free trial., Premium early bird: refunds: No refunds. +1 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 15 |
Regions | North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | LSEG |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 6 signals: Ranking backtests, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Beanvest | Visit Validea |
Where each one shines
What Beanvest and Validea each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Beanvest and Validea each do best.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.
- A Quality Stocks list with configurable columns and filters.
- 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 included.
What Validea does best
- Review stock portfolios based on Buffett, Graham, Lynch, Piotroski, Greenblatt, O'Shaughnessy, momentum, quality, value, and other strategies.
- ETF model portfolios, risk-managed ETF portfolios, sector rotation, factor rotation, and macro/factor approaches.
- Direct access to factor reports, guru analysis, guru stock screeners, ETF factor reports, and ETF factor screeners.
- Trend following, market valuation, rating changes, strategy/ETF matching, and portfolio correlation tools.
- Limited public results for stock and ETF screens based on Piotroski F-score, quality, value, momentum, and multiple factors.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Beanvest and Validea, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Beanvest and Validea, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsQuality InvestorsValue Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North America | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | LSEG |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Ranking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and LowVolFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Yuki CapitalCountry: FranceFounded 2020 | The Reese Group, LLCCountry: United StatesSupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free“Free public research and newsletter” |
| Entry paid plan | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Premium early bird”free trial: No free trial. · refunds: No refunds. · +1 more | $269.95/yr≈ $22.50/mo“Validea Standard” |
| Top plan | — | $899.95/yr≈ $75/mo“Validea Pro” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Beanvest and Validea?
Beanvest leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and scores, while Validea puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Beanvest and Validea cost?
Good news: both Beanvest and Validea 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 Validea?
Beanvest is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Validea assumes more experience, and rewards it with deeper analytics.
Should I choose Beanvest or Validea?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Beanvest if you prefer its overall approach; go with Validea if you'd rather have ETF screeners and quant. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Beanvest and Validea cover?
Both cover stocks. Validea adds ETFs on top.
Are Beanvest and Validea 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 Validea?
Both Beanvest and Validea 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 Validea?
Validea handles portfolio tracking. Beanvest is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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