VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
IBISWorld vs Uncle Stock
Pick IBISWorld if
IBISWorld
Subscription, One-time · Web · API
- You want AI chat, blogs, and custom dashboards.
Pick Uncle Stock if
Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
IBISWorld and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, APIs & data feeds and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Uncle Stock simply does more: 11 categories to IBISWorld's 5, including screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. IBISWorld counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Uncle Stock
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Uncle Stock11 vs 5 categories
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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 | Subscription, One-time | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Salesforce and Snowflake | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: Sharadar, EOD Historical Data +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit IBISWorld | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What IBISWorld and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What IBISWorld and Uncle Stock each do best.What IBISWorld does best
- Industry Research Reports include market conditions, forecasts, performance, risks, companies, and financial benchmarks, with PDF downloads and selected table exports.
- Individual reports are sold separately, while annual memberships cover a licensed collection of reports and products.
- Business Environment Profiles for proprietary forecasts across economic indicators.
- Industry Risk Ratings and Early Warning System data for forward-looking industry risk context.
- Valuation Multiples provide five years of industry EV/Revenue, EV/EBIT, and EV/EBITDA benchmarks in more than 1,300 US, UK, and Australian reports.
What Uncle Stock does best
- The screener covers more than 100,000 stocks and about 4,000 searchable financial and valuation metrics.
- More than 15 valuation models include DCF, Graham, earnings power value, and residual income methods.
- Screens support metric conditions, Must, Should, and Exclude clauses, geography, industry, and multiple sort fields.
- Silver backtests screens with yearly rebalancing.
- Backtest settings include sector caps, sell rules, stop losses, rebalancing choices, and position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for IBISWorld and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for IBISWorld and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 7 countries | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarEOD Historical DataFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: OAuth2100 req/min | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Integrations | SalesforceSnowflake | Not specified |
Export formats | PDFExcelJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | IBISWorldFounded 1971Support: Email and Phone | 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 | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Membership (Subscription)” | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | One-time“Single Report - Industry Research” | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | One-time“Single Report - Spotlight” | $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 | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between IBISWorld and Uncle Stock?
IBISWorld leans toward APIs & data feeds, scores, and AI chat, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is IBISWorld or Uncle Stock free to use?
Uncle Stock has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. IBISWorld is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Uncle Stock and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Do IBISWorld and Uncle Stock have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose IBISWorld or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick IBISWorld if AI chat and blogs matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have screeners and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do IBISWorld and Uncle Stock cover?
IBISWorld covers other. Uncle Stock covers stocks and cryptos.
Can I export data from IBISWorld and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (IBISWorld: Excel; Uncle Stock: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: IBISWorld or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; IBISWorld doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with IBISWorld or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock handles portfolio tracking. IBISWorld is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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