★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Gainify vs Stock Analysis
Pick Gainify if
Gainify
Free • From $9.92/yr · Web
- You care about custom dashboards, institutional ownership, and US government trades, things Stock Analysis doesn't offer
Pick Stock Analysis if
Stock Analysis
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $9.92/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, things Gainify doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Gainify and Stock Analysis cover a lot of the same ground (14 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to Gainify's 24, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Gainify counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Analysis$6.58/mo vs $9.92/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 24 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Broker sync
- Stock Analysis
- Asset coverage
- Stock AnalysisAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- 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 $9.92/yr | Free • From $79/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 16 limits: Starter: ai chat queries: 10/month, Starter: watchlists: 1 +14 more | 13 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 24 | 27 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | 3 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling Prep +1 more | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +3 more | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Gainify | Visit Stock Analysis |
Where each one shines
What Gainify and Stock Analysis each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Gainify and Stock Analysis each do best.What Gainify does best
- Gainify is discontinued historical context rather than a live product to buy; the current homepage says the service is closed and no longer available.
- The legacy profile to understand an AI stock analysis workflow that combined global screening, stock reports, AI chat, earnings recaps, charting, watchlists, and portfolio tracking.
- Views for reviewing the historical screener concept: 1,000+ filters, broad global ticker coverage, S&P Global data references, custom output columns, and fast watchlist workflows.
- Comparison tools for legacy stock reports that bundled company snapshots, Wall Street estimates, valuation metrics, ownership, dividends, financial history, forecasts, ratings, AI earnings summaries, and transcripts.
- Research tools for studying the Gainify Rating and Gainify Score as examples of explainable, multi-factor stock scoring for quality, value, growth, and related research dimensions.
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Market research entry points: news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screening for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Direct access to ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Tracking event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Gainify and Stock Analysis, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Gainify and Stock Analysis, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | VendorModel | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceFinancial Modeling PrepProprietary Derived Data | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Not specified | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | Image | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | GainifyCountry: LithuaniaFounded 2024Support: Email | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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“Starter”ai chat queries: 10/month · watchlists: 1 · +2 more | Freeads: Yes · exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $9.92/yr≈ $9.92/mo“Investor”billing: $14.99 monthly or $9.92/month billed yearly. · ai chat queries: 50/month · +4 more | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Pro”stocks per watchlist: 100 · active alerts: 100 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $26.99/yr≈ $26.99/mo“Gainer Pro”billing: $36.99 monthly or $26.99/month billed yearly. · ai chat queries: 500/month · +4 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Unlimited”downloads: Unlimited · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +2 more |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Gainify and Stock Analysis?
Gainify leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 14 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Gainify and Stock Analysis cost?
Good news: both Gainify and Stock Analysis have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Gainify or Stock Analysis on my phone?
Stock Analysis lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Gainify doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Gainify or Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Gainify if custom dashboards and institutional ownership matter to you; go with Stock Analysis if you'd rather have ETF screeners and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Gainify and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks. Stock Analysis adds ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds on top.
Do Gainify and Stock Analysis offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Gainify and Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis exports to CSV and Excel. Gainify is stingier about getting data out.
Can Gainify or Stock Analysis connect to my broker?
Stock Analysis syncs with brokers automatically. With Gainify, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Gainify and Stock Analysis 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: Gainify or Stock Analysis?
Both Gainify and Stock Analysis 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 Gainify or Stock Analysis?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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