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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

CB Insights vs Simply Wall St comparison

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

CB Insights logo

CB Insights

cbinsights.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Simply Wall St logo

Simply Wall St

simplywall.st

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
CB InsightsWeb, Mobile, API
Simply Wall StWeb, Mobile
Categories
CB Insights7
Simply Wall St20
Pricing details

Tool

CB Insights

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial10 days

Plans & pricing

Free TrialFree
EnterpriseSubscription

Tool

Simply Wall St

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PremiumSubscription
UnlimitedSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersSimply Wall St
Stock IdeasSimply Wall St
PortfolioSimply Wall St
WatchlistSimply Wall St
NewsSimply Wall St
AlertsSimply Wall St
DividendsSimply Wall St
FinancialsSimply Wall St
Insider DataSimply Wall St
Valuation ModelsSimply Wall St
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Platform details

AttributeCB InsightsSimply Wall St
Asset types
StocksOther
StocksETFsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
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 CB Insights and Simply Wall St?

CB Insights focuses on Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Screeners 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.

Is CB Insights or Simply Wall St free to use?

Simply Wall St offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while CB Insights requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Simply Wall St and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Does CB Insights or Simply Wall St have an API?

CB Insights provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Simply Wall St doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose CB Insights or Simply Wall St?

Choose CB Insights if you need Global company intelligence platform covering private and public companies, investors, deals, and M&A activity., and APIs and enterprise data feeds providing structured access to company, funding, and investor datasets.. 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 CB Insights and Simply Wall St cover?

Both cover Stocks. CB Insights also includes Other. Simply Wall St adds coverage for ETFs, and Funds.

Can I export data from CB Insights and Simply Wall St?

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

Can CB Insights or Simply Wall St connect to my broker?

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

Which has a better stock screener—CB Insights or Simply Wall St?

Both CB Insights and Simply Wall St include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with CB Insights or Simply Wall St?

Simply Wall St offers portfolio tracking features. CB Insights is more focused on research and analysis.

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