VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
ChartMill vs Value Investors Club (VIC) comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
ChartMill
chartmill.com
Value Investors Club (VIC)
valueinvestorsclub.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Stock Ideas.
- Coverage tilt: ChartMill has 13 categories you won't get in Value Investors Club (VIC); Value Investors Club (VIC) has 1 unique categories.
- Pricing: ChartMill is Free, Subscription; Value Investors Club (VIC) is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Value Investors Club (VIC) has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Value Investors Club (VIC) has no category votes yet.
- News: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Value Investors Club (VIC) has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: ChartMill is tagged for this workflow; Value Investors Club (VIC) has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | ChartMill | Value Investors Club (VIC) |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
ChartMill strengths
Categories covered by ChartMill but not Value Investors Club (VIC).
Value Investors Club (VIC) strengths
Categories covered by Value Investors Club (VIC) but not ChartMill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do ChartMill and Value Investors Club (VIC) both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do ChartMill and Value Investors Club (VIC) require subscriptions?
Both ChartMill and Value Investors Club (VIC) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access ChartMill and Value Investors Club (VIC)?
Both ChartMill and Value Investors Club (VIC) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
ChartMill differentiates itself with Technical and fundamental screener for stocks and ETFs, with interactive charts, ratings, watchlists, and trading ideas., Pre-market and after-hours movers screener for U.S. markets (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)., and Ability to create custom expressions and filters in the screener for advanced screening logic., whereas Value Investors Club (VIC) stands out for Highly selective membership: applicants must submit a current idea to be considered; only a few hundred active members at any time., Members are required to post at least two ideas per year (up to six) and rate 20 ideas annually to maintain access., and Each idea has its own discussion thread, with members able to mark certain comments as private (visible to members only)..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.