VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Danelfin vs Magic Formula Investing
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Danelfin
Free • From $264/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want portfolio, watchlist, and alerts.
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Magic Formula Investing
Free · Web
- Go this way if it's completely free.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, stock ideas and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Danelfin simply does more: 8 categories to Magic Formula Investing's 2, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. Magic Formula Investing counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- Danelfin
- Free trial
- Danelfin14 days
- Broader coverage
- Danelfin8 vs 2 categories
- API access
- Danelfin
- Asset coverage
- DanelfinAdds ETFs
- 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 $264/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | 12 limits: Plus (Web Annual): portfolios: 3 portfolios, 25 stocks/ETFs per portfolio, Pro (Web Annual): portfolios: 10 portfolios, 50 stocks/ETFs per portfolio +10 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | MCP Server | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 8 | 2 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Broker sync | — |
| Try it | Visit Danelfin | Visit Magic Formula Investing |
Where each one shines
What Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing each do best.What Danelfin does best
- Rank U.S.-listed stocks, U.S.-listed ETFs, and selected European stocks by Danelfin AI Score, which estimates three-month market-outperformance probability.
- Screen by asset type, ticker, sector, industry, AI Score, sub-scores, buy or sell signals, trade ideas, and plan-specific ranking filters.
- Review stock and ETF pages with AI Score context, historical score behavior, rankings, ratings, and supporting technical, fundamental, and sentiment inputs.
- Review top lists, themes, sector and industry views, and a daily Top 10 stocks newsletter.
- Monitor portfolios with score-upgrade and score-downgrade alerts, with portfolio count and holding limits increasing by plan.
What Magic Formula Investing does best
- The official Magic Formula screener with two inputs, minimum market cap and either 30 or 50 results.
- Screening for companies ranked on high earnings yield and high return on capital, with the accounting adjustments described by the official methodology.
- A narrow value and quality idea list for further research.
- Focus on U.S.-listed equities because the official universe excludes foreign companies and ADRs.
- Financial and utility companies are excluded from the official screen.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Integrations | MCP Server | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker sync | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Danelfin Technologies, S.L.Country: SpainSupport: Email | Not specified |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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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 (Web)” | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $264/yr≈ $22/mo“Plus (Web Annual)”portfolios: 3 portfolios, 25 stocks/ETFs per portfolio | — |
| Tier 2 | $624/yr≈ $52/mo“API Basic (Annual)”calls: 2,500/month · rate limit: 60/minute | — |
| Tier 3 | $708/yr≈ $59/mo“Pro (Web Annual)”portfolios: 10 portfolios, 50 stocks/ETFs per portfolio | — |
| Tier 4 | $1608/yr≈ $134/mo“Elite (Web Annual)”api: API Expert included · portfolios: Unlimited | — |
| Tier 5 | $1788/yr≈ $149/mo“API Expert (Annual)”calls: 10,000/month · rate limit: 120/minute | — |
| Top plan | $5388/yr≈ $449/mo“API Max (Annual)”calls: 50,000/month · rate limit: 180/minute | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing?
Danelfin leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio, while Magic Formula Investing puts more weight on screeners and stock ideas. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing cost?
Good news: both Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does Danelfin or Magic Formula Investing have an API?
Danelfin has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Magic Formula Investing doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Danelfin or Magic Formula Investing?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Danelfin if portfolio and watchlist matter to you; go with Magic Formula Investing if you prefer its overall approach. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing cover?
Both cover stocks. Danelfin also handles ETFs.
Which covers international markets: Danelfin or Magic Formula Investing?
Danelfin has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Magic Formula Investing is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing?
Danelfin exports to CSV. Magic Formula Investing is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Danelfin or Magic Formula Investing?
Both Danelfin and Magic Formula Investing 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 Danelfin or Magic Formula Investing?
Danelfin handles portfolio tracking. Magic Formula Investing is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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