VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
getquin vs The Ledger Terminal
Pick getquin if
getquin
Free • From $99.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.33/mo instead of $8.4/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick The Ledger Terminal if
The Ledger Terminal
Free • From $100.80/yr · Web
- You want screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
getquin and The Ledger Terminal cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including watchlist, stock ideas, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The Ledger Terminal simply does more: 17 categories to getquin's 13, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations. getquin counters by starting cheaper at $8.33/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- getquin$8.33/mo vs $8.4/mo
- Free trial
- The Ledger Terminal7 days
- Broader coverage
- The Ledger Terminal17 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- getquin
- Real-time data
- getquin
- Broker sync
- getquin
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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 $99.99/yr | Free • From $100.80/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 9 limits: Free: anonymous daily stock views: 1, Free: authenticated daily stock views: 6 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | — | SEC EDGAR source links and Third-party financial data |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 17 |
Regions | Europe, North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, Multi-currency +1 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: SEC EDGAR, Third-party financial data +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync and Multi-currency | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Security | 3 signals: Status page, Encryption at rest +1 more | Data residency: EU and Other and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit getquin | Visit The Ledger Terminal |
Where each one shines
What getquin and The Ledger Terminal each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What getquin and The Ledger Terminal each do best.What getquin does best
- Tracking portfolio and net worth across investments, bank accounts, brokers, wallets, and other assets in one app.
- Connections for supported broker and bank accounts through secure API or open-banking connections, with file and manual import available where needed.
- Tracking many asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, funds, crypto, DeFi investments, real estate, angel investments, collectibles, art, commodities, and other alternatives.
- Dividend tracking and dividend calendar views for cumulative payouts, forward dividend forecasts, growth rates, yields, and personal portfolio income timing.
- Getquin AI and DeepDive-style analysis to inspect holdings by country, sector, currency, asset class, diversification, and concentration.
What The Ledger Terminal does best
- Direct access to one-page stock tearsheets that combine business description, historical financials, valuation visuals, quality checks, SEC filing links, and relevant news.
- More than 10,000 US stocks, plus UK companies sourced from ESEF filings.
- Review SEC EDGAR-derived financial-statement history with source filing links, automated QA checks, annual and quarterly data, and trailing twelve months where available.
- Log-scale valuation charts to compare price against fair value views such as P/E, P/FCF, P/CF, and P/OE owner earnings.
- Support for applying a 9-point quality checklist covering profitability, growth, capital efficiency, shareholder returns, fair value, and balance-sheet health.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for getquin and The Ledger Terminal, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for getquin and The Ledger Terminal, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFundsCryptosReal EstateCommoditiesOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | EuropeNorth America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: US and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | SEC EDGARThird-party financial dataFinancial outlets and wire services |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | Not specified | SEC EDGAR source linksThird-party financial data |
Export formats | Not specified | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Data residency: EU and OtherEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currency | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Vendor & support | QUIN Technologies GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2020Support: Email | The Ledger TerminalCountry: PortugalSupport: Email |
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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 | Freeanonymous daily stock views: 1 · authenticated daily stock views: 6 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $99.99/yr≈ $8.33/mo“getquin premium” | $100.80/yr≈ $8.40/mo“Pro (Annual)”public starting price monthly usd: 12 · introductory first year usd: 100.8 · +3 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between getquin and The Ledger Terminal?
getquin leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while The Ledger Terminal puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do getquin and The Ledger Terminal cost?
Good news: both getquin and The Ledger Terminal have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: getquin or The Ledger Terminal?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use getquin or The Ledger Terminal on my phone?
getquin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. The Ledger Terminal doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose getquin or The Ledger Terminal?
It depends on what you're after. Pick getquin if portfolio and institutional ownership matter to you; go with The Ledger Terminal if you'd rather have screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do getquin and The Ledger Terminal cover?
Both cover stocks. getquin also handles ETFs, funds, and cryptos.
Does getquin or The Ledger Terminal have real-time data?
getquin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. The Ledger Terminal 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.
Can I export data from getquin and The Ledger Terminal?
The Ledger Terminal exports to Excel. getquin is stingier about getting data out.
Can getquin or The Ledger Terminal connect to my broker?
getquin syncs with brokers automatically. With The Ledger Terminal, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are getquin and The Ledger Terminal 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: getquin or The Ledger Terminal?
The Ledger Terminal has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; getquin doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with getquin or The Ledger Terminal?
getquin handles portfolio tracking. The Ledger Terminal is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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