★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Uncle Stock
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about ETF screeners, stock comparison, and correlation, things Uncle Stock doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Uncle Stock if
Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10.83/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about valuation models, scores, and watchlist, things FINVIZ 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
FINVIZ and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. FINVIZ simply does more: 17 categories to Uncle Stock's 11, including ETF screeners, stock comparison, and correlation. Uncle Stock counters by starting cheaper at $10.83/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Uncle Stock$10.83/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- FINVIZ17 vs 11 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Real-time data
- FINVIZ
- Global coverage
- 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 • From $299.50/yr | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 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 | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 11 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Uncle Stock each do best.What FINVIZ does best
- Screening for U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Support for saving screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Views for reviewing fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
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 FINVIZ and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Not specified |
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 | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Support: 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 | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 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 | 7 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Uncle Stock?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does FINVIZ or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. FINVIZ doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if ETF screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have valuation models and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. FINVIZ also handles ETFs and options. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Does FINVIZ or Uncle Stock have real-time data?
FINVIZ offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Uncle Stock runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (FINVIZ: Excel; Uncle Stock: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is FINVIZ or Uncle Stock better for day trading?
FINVIZ is the one positioned more for active traders. Uncle Stock is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: FINVIZ or Uncle Stock?
Both FINVIZ 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 FINVIZ or Uncle Stock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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