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Friday, January 30, 2026

Tool Comparison

Capitol Trades vs Simply Wall St comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Capitol Trades logo

Capitol Trades

capitoltrades.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Simply Wall St logo

Simply Wall St

simplywall.st

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Capitol TradesWeb
Simply Wall StWeb, Mobile
Categories
Capitol Trades4
Simply Wall St20
Pricing details
Capitol TradesSimply Wall St
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price
Enterprise option
Available plansFreeFree, Premium, Unlimited
Category leaders
ScreenersSimply Wall St
Stock IdeasSimply Wall St
PortfolioSimply Wall St
WatchlistSimply Wall St
NewsTied
AlertsSimply Wall St
DividendsSimply Wall St
FinancialsSimply Wall St
Data VisualizationsSimply Wall St
Insider DataSimply Wall St
Valuation ModelsSimply Wall St
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeCapitol TradesSimply Wall St
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther
StocksETFsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediate
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Simply Wall St?

Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while Simply Wall St specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Capitol Trades and Simply Wall St cost?

Good news—both Capitol Trades and Simply Wall St offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Can I use Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St on my phone?

Simply Wall St has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Capitol Trades is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St?

Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with Simply Wall St if Global coverage of over 120,000 listed stocks across ~90 markets, with fundamentals and estimates powered by S&P Global Market Intelligence and analyzed using a documented quantitative model., and Company “Snowflake” reports visualize five key dimensions - valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends - into a single infographic, with detailed drill‑down sections and methodology explained in the help center and GitHub docs. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Simply Wall St cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other. Simply Wall St adds coverage for Funds.

Can I export data from Capitol Trades and Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St supports data exports to Excel, and PDF. Capitol Trades has more limited export options.

Can Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St connect to my broker?

Simply Wall St connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. Capitol Trades requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St offers portfolio tracking features. Capitol Trades is more focused on research and analysis.

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