Fintool adds Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Uncle Stock skips.
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Head-to-head
Fintool vs Uncle Stock comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Uncle Stock includes Backtesting, Portfolio, Valuation Models, Scores, Checklist, and Education categories that Fintool omits.
Fintool highlights: Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events..
Uncle Stock is known for: Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters., Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino)., and Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented..
Uncle Stock keeps a free entry point that Fintool lacks.
Fintool
fintool.com
AI-powered research platform combining SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and financial data with natural-language querying. Two tiers: Regular includes unlimited queries, filings and transcripts, advanced screening, real-time market data, and up to 5 user seats. Enterprise adds API access, private-data connectors, and enterprise-grade security. A 14-day free trial is available.
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Pricing
Quick highlights
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
- Enterprise-grade private data handling: connectors for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive; role-based access control, audit logs, SIEM export, and IDP integrations (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Vendor promises no training on customer data; AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit.
Community votes (overall)
Uncle Stock
unclestock.com
Global, fundamentals‑first stock screener with detailed metrics and built‑in backtesting. Covers 60k+ stocks across all continents with up to ~35 years of US history (20 years elsewhere). US fundamentals from Sharadar; non‑US fundamentals and price history from EOD Historical Data. Prices are delayed; Nasdaq shows prior‑day when market is open. API access (Gold) delivers CSV/JSON with explicit rate limits.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
- Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
- Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented.
- Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.
- Lightweight portfolio: positions, limits & email notifications (Gold).
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
4 overlapsMutual strengths include Financials, Screeners, and Watchlist plus 1 more area.
Where they differ
Fintool
Distinct strengths include:
- Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations.
- Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists.
- Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events.
- Plan structure: Regular plan covers unlimited queries, filings, transcripts, advanced screening, real-time data, and 5 seats; Enterprise adds API access, private-data integrations, and enhanced security. A free 14-day trial is included.
Uncle Stock
Distinct strengths include:
- Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters.
- Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino).
- Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented.
- Benchmarking vs S&P 500/other indices; industry medians and long‑history fundamentals.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Fintool | Uncle Stock |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Financials, Screeners, Watchlist, Data APIs Unique: Transcripts, AI Chat, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, APIs & SDKs | Shared: Financials, Screeners, Watchlist, Data APIs Unique: Backtesting, Portfolio, Valuation Models, Scores, Checklist, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Fintool and Uncle Stock both support?
Both platforms cover Financials, Screeners, Watchlist, and Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Uncle Stock offers a free entry point, while Fintool requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access Fintool and Uncle Stock?
Both Fintool and Uncle Stock 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?
Fintool differentiates itself with Natural-language answers backed by SEC filings, earnings calls, and financial data, always with citations., Built-in company screener and watchlists, plus workflow tools and sharable watchlists., and Public REST API (v2) with API key authentication, supporting chat endpoints and optional streaming via Server-Sent Events., whereas Uncle Stock stands out for Screening with ~4k searchable metrics, full‑text business/industry search, market/country/sector filters, and index‑constituent filters., Backtesting with annual/half‑year/quarterly rebalance, look‑ahead avoidance (uses only data known at rebalance time), position sizing (equal/volatility/expectation‑weighted), early‑sell rules (profit targets, stop loss), and risk stats (Sharpe/Sortino)., and Transparent composite scores (e.g., Uncle Stock score, Quality/Value/Financial‑Health) plus Piotroski, ERP5, Benish M, Montier and more—formulas publicly documented..
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