★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Finbox vs FullRatio
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Finbox
Free • From $120/yr · Web
- You care about stock ideas, watchlist, and institutional ownership, things FullRatio doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick FullRatio instead if
FullRatio
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $10/mo
- You care about checklist and education, things Finbox 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
Finbox and FullRatio cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Finbox simply does more: 11 categories to FullRatio's 8, including stock ideas, watchlist, and institutional ownership. FullRatio counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- FullRatio$9.99/mo vs $10/mo
- Free trial
- FullRatio7 days
- Broader coverage
- Finbox11 vs 8 categories
- Global coverage
- Finbox
- Asset coverage
- FinboxAdds 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 $120/yr | Free • From $9.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Data Boost (add-on): pricing unit: per region per month | 3 limits: Free: history: Up to 10 years, Premium (Annual billing): annual price usd: 119.88 +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 11 | 8 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
| Try it | Visit Finbox | Visit FullRatio |
Where each one shines
What Finbox and FullRatio each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Finbox and FullRatio each do best.What Finbox does best
- Screening for 100,000+ stocks across 130+ exchanges with 1,000+ metrics, filters, columns, sorting, saved screens, and watchlist import workflows.
- Research coverage for companies through Data Explorer, Financials Explorer, 10 years of normalized financials, valuation ratios, forecasts, and metric definitions.
- Fair-value estimates backed by valuation models such as DCF, comparable-company analysis, dividend discount models, Earnings Power Value, DuPont Analysis, and cost-of-capital templates.
- Edit financial models online, review validation checks, share model links, and export models to Google Spreadsheets or Excel with formulas intact.
- Tools for building watchlists with custom views, custom columns, bulk ticker import from CSV or Excel, filtering, and per-stock price targets.
What FullRatio does best
- Screening for U.S.-listed stocks by fundamental, valuation, dividend, and ratio-oriented criteria.
- Research coverage for per-stock dashboards covering TTM fundamentals, valuation, earnings, dividend pages, and delayed price context.
- Comparison tools for stocks visually with Data Comparison charts and Bubble charts.
- The Price vs Fair Value chart with configurable fair P/E assumptions, either custom or auto-calculated.
- Views for reviewing industry benchmark pages for ratios such as P/E, P/S, current ratio, quick ratio, debt-to-equity, and return on equity.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Finbox and FullRatio, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Finbox and FullRatio, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsFinancial AdvisorsAsset Managers | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Integrations | Microsoft ExcelGoogle Spreadsheets | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | FullRatioSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | Freehistory: Up to 10 years |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Starter” | $9.99/mo“Premium (Annual billing)”annual price usd: 119.88 · history: Up to 20 years |
| Tier 2 | $300/yr≈ $25/mo“Starter Plus” | — |
| Top plan | $792/yr≈ $66/mo“Professional” | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Finbox and FullRatio?
Finbox leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while FullRatio puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Finbox and FullRatio cost?
Good news: both Finbox and FullRatio have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Finbox or FullRatio?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose Finbox or FullRatio?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Finbox if stock ideas and watchlist matter to you; go with FullRatio if you'd rather have checklist and education. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Finbox and FullRatio cover?
Both cover stocks. Finbox also handles ETFs.
Which covers international markets: Finbox or FullRatio?
Finbox has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FullRatio is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Finbox and FullRatio?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Finbox or FullRatio?
Both Finbox and FullRatio include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
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