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Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) vs Wisesheets comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) adds Courses & Certs, and Videos coverage that Wisesheets skips.

Wisesheets includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Options, ETF Overview, Portfolio, and Broker Connectors categories that Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) omits.

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) highlights: Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets., Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts., and Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics..

Wisesheets is known for: Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) has a free tier, while Wisesheets requires a paid plan.

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) ships a mobile app. Wisesheets is web/desktop only.

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)

khanacademy.org

Completely free courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, capital markets, and personal finance. No certificates are awarded. Mobile apps support offline video, practice exercises, and progress sync across devices.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.
Derivatives lessons include options, futures, swaps, and mortgage-backed/structured products such as MBS and CDOs.

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Wisesheets

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Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).

Platforms

Web

Desktop

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

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Both tools cover this research theme.

Education

Where they differ

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)

Distinct strengths include:

Courses & Certs

Videos

Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets.
Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts.
Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.
Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning.

Wisesheets

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Khan Academy (Economics & Finance)	Wisesheets
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Education Unique: Courses & Certs, Videos	Shared: Education Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Options, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Broker Connectors
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Bonds, Options, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Desktop
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets. Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts. Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. Personal Finance curriculum covering saving, budgeting, debt management, investing, and retirement planning. Derivatives lessons include options, futures, swaps, and mortgage-backed/structured products such as MBS and CDOs. Mobile apps (iOS/Android) with quizzes, progress sync, and offline video downloads.	Unique Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite). ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers. Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes. Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds. Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints. No Wisesheets‑side daily quota; typical Google limits apply (e.g., ~20k requests/day for standard Google accounts, ~100k for paid).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) and Wisesheets both support?

Both platforms cover Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) offers a free entry point, while Wisesheets requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Wisesheets focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Khan Academy (Economics & Finance) differentiates itself with Domain hub with structured courses combining videos, articles, and practice exercises across economics, finance, and capital markets., Finance & Capital Markets lessons covering stocks, bonds, cash flow, and interest concepts., and Full AP®/College-level courses in Macroeconomics and Microeconomics., whereas Wisesheets stands out for Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..

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