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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
BUX vs Google Finance
Pick BUX instead if
BUX
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Mobile
- You care about brokerage and downloadable tax reports, things Google Finance doesn't offer
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Google Finance
Free · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock comparison, data visualizations, and news, things BUX doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
BUX and Google Finance cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, portfolio and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Google Finance simply does more: 17 categories to BUX's 4, including stock comparison, data visualizations, and news. BUX counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Google Finance
- Broader coverage
- Google Finance17 vs 4 categories
- Real-time data
- Google Finance
- Asset coverage
- Google FinanceAdds mutual funds and bonds
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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 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Free |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Free: sign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... and Free: availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 17 |
Regions | Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Morningstar, ICE Data Services +8 more |
Capabilities | — | Multi-currency and AI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
| Try it | Visit BUX | Visit Google Finance |
Where each one shines
What BUX and Google Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What BUX and Google Finance each do best.What BUX does best
- European and U.S. stocks, ETFs and ETCs through a mobile brokerage account.
- Fractional stocks, ETFs and ETCs through market orders and Investment Plans.
- Commission-free monthly Investment Plan purchase execution on all three tiers.
- Basic, Plus and Prime tiers with distinct order allowances, service fees and FX markups.
- Interest-bearing ABN AMRO Clearing Bank cash on Plus and Prime under current limits.
What Google Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, crypto, currencies, futures, commodities, bonds, prediction markets, and indexes where Google has coverage.
- Create custom watchlists by following securities, then use Google Finance as a lightweight market dashboard for names you already monitor.
- Build portfolios manually or import holdings from CSV, PDF, or screenshots, then review value, returns, allocation, related news, and comparisons.
- AI Research in the newer Google Finance experience for follow-up questions, Deep Search-style research reports, market summaries, sentiment, earnings highlights, and financial-report context.
- Tools to compare securities directly on charts and review regional equities, currencies, crypto, futures, and top movers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for BUX and Google Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for BUX and Google Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosFutures+1 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue InvestorsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | Europe | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 8 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | MorningstarICE Data ServicesRefinitivCME GroupCoinMarketCapTipRanksUnusual WhalesS&P Global Market Intelligence+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualCSV |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Multi-currencyAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
Vendor & support | BUX B.V.Country: NetherlandsSupport: Chat and Email | Google |
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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“BUX Basic” | Freesign in: Custom watchlists, deeper financial insights, and full AI Research fe... · availability: Classic and Beta/new Google Finance experiences may vary by country,... |
| Entry paid plan | €2.99/mo“BUX Plus” | — |
| Top plan | €7.99/mo“BUX Prime” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between BUX and Google Finance?
BUX leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while Google Finance puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and stock comparison. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is BUX or Google Finance free to use?
Google Finance has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. BUX is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Google Finance and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose BUX or Google Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick BUX if brokerage and downloadable tax reports matter to you; go with Google Finance if you'd rather have stock comparison and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do BUX and Google Finance cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Google Finance adds mutual funds, bonds, and commodities on top.
Does BUX or Google Finance have real-time data?
Google Finance offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. BUX 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 track my portfolio with BUX or Google Finance?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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