★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Digrin vs Uncle Stock
Pick Digrin if
Digrin
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about dividends, splits, and calendar, things Uncle Stock doesn't offer
Pick Uncle Stock if
Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about backtesting, data visualizations, and valuation models, things Digrin doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Digrin and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, portfolio, screeners, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Uncle Stock simply does more: 11 categories to Digrin's 8, including backtesting, data visualizations, and valuation models. Digrin counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broker sync
- Digrin
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Uncle Stock11 vs 8 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Explorer: portfolios: 1, Explorer: transactions per month per portfolio: 30 +11 more | 10 limits: Bronze (Monthly): history years: 25, Bronze (Monthly): us history years: 35 +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers and Trading212 | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 8 | 11 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Adjustments: Splits and Multi-currency | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Digrin | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Digrin and Uncle Stock each do best.What Digrin does best
- Tracking portfolio value, annual dividends, yield on cost, XIRR, gains and losses, dividend yield, transaction history, and holding-level income metrics.
- Dividend calendar views for paid, announced, and projected dividends, plus public upcoming ex-dividend lists with yield, payment history, and frequency context.
- Import support for transactions manually or through CSV, with AI-assisted CSV import limits that vary by plan.
- Sync Trading212 and Interactive Brokers accounts daily on the free Explorer plan or on-demand every five minutes on paid Plus and Pro plans.
- Enable DRIP handling per dividend and optionally apply dividend reinvestment automatically to future payments.
What Uncle Stock does best
- Screening for more than 100,000 global stocks across regions and market caps using more than 2,000 fundamental and valuation metrics.
- Guru-inspired models and screens based on investors such as Buffett, Graham, and Lynch, with plan-dependent advice, scores, and price-target metrics.
- Tools for building screens with metric conditions, Must/Should/Exclude clauses, and Silver-plus multi-criteria composite ranking.
- Backtest fundamental screens with yearly rebalancing on Silver, then quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing on Gold.
- Configuration for backtests with sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell or stop-loss rules, and multiple position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Digrin and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | Manual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersTrading212 | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | DigrinFounded 2014Support: Email | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
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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“Explorer”portfolios: 1 · transactions per month per portfolio: 30 · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | €7.99/mo“Plus”portfolios: 5 · transactions per month per portfolio: 100 · +2 more | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | €12.99/mo“Pro”portfolios: 10 · transactions per month per portfolio: 500 · +2 more | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | — | $20/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 4 | — | $350/yr≈ $29.17/mo“Gold (Yearly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 5 | — | $35/mo“Silver (Monthly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Top plan | — | $60/mo“Gold (Monthly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Digrin and Uncle Stock?
Digrin leans toward portfolio, screeners, and dividends, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Digrin and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both Digrin and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does Digrin or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Digrin doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Digrin or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Digrin if dividends and splits matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have backtesting and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Digrin and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Digrin also handles ETFs. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Can I export data from Digrin and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Digrin or Uncle Stock connect to my broker?
Digrin syncs with brokers automatically. With Uncle Stock, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Digrin and Uncle Stock good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Digrin or Uncle Stock?
Both Digrin and Uncle Stock 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 Digrin or Uncle Stock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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