★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Subscription · Desktop · Web · Mobile
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, capital gains estimator, and downloadable tax reports, things Investing.com doesn't offer
Already use these? The faster win is ranked stock ideas or the free-tools shortlist.
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Broker sync
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Global coverage
- Investing.com
See for yourself
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 • Paid plans available | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 15 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +13 more | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | TurboTax |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 34 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) does best
- Aggregate investment, retirement, brokerage, bank, credit, loan, and other household accounts across supported financial institutions.
- Simplifi on web and mobile for investment dashboards with holdings, balances, IRR, TWR, real-time prices, and a news feed based on owned securities.
- Quicken Classic desktop for deeper investment views, including performance, realized gains, asset-class grouping, account grouping, and historical snapshots.
- Tools for running Portfolio Analyzer in Classic for average annual return, asset allocation, standard-deviation-based risk, largest holdings, account concentration, and tax-implication summaries.
- Portfolio X-Ray in Classic to look through mutual funds, ETFs, and equity funds and understand underlying stock exposure.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Retail TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Manual |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | TurboTax |
Export formats | CSVXML | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, 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“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Deluxe” |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Premier” |
| Tier 5 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Family Enterprise” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Business & Personal” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if you'd rather have tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and cryptos. Investing.com also handles commodities, currencies, and closed-end funds. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) adds mutual funds on top.
Do Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Investing.com has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Investing.com and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) connect to my broker?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) 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: Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Investing.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Investing.com or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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