VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
LuxAlgo vs Simply Wall St
Pick LuxAlgo if
LuxAlgo
Free • From $39.99/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want backtesting, money flow, and AI research.
Pick Simply Wall St if
Simply Wall St
Free • From $120/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $39.99/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to LuxAlgo's 12, including stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. LuxAlgo counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Simply Wall St$10/mo vs $39.99/mo
- Free trial
- Simply Wall St7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Real-time data
- LuxAlgo
- Broker sync
- Simply Wall St
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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 $39.99/mo | Free • From $120/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 15 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +13 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | TradingView and Discord | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 19 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Streaming and Granularity: Minute and EOD | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | S&P Global Market Intelligence |
Capabilities | — | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit LuxAlgo | Visit Simply Wall St |
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St each do best.What LuxAlgo does best
- Quant converts plain-language prompts into indicators and strategies and consumes shared monthly AI credits.
- AI Backtesting tests and optimizes generated or selected strategies.
- Premium includes Signals and Overlays, Oscillator Matrix, Price Action Concepts, and their screens for TradingView.
- The web markets hub covers stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, currencies, commodities, earnings, IPOs, economic events, and heatmaps.
- The free Library contains thousands of indicators, including scripts for TradingView, MetaTrader, NinjaTrader, and Thinkorswim.
What Simply Wall St does best
- Visual reports cover valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends for stocks in more than 90 markets.
- Snowflake reports link a five-part visual score to detailed sections, financials, risks, methodology, and source data.
- Curated lists cover undervalued companies, dividend stocks, insider buying, sectors, industries, and investment themes.
- The screener filters by market, industry, value, growth, income, risk, and other fundamental measures.
- Portfolio dashboards show market-relative performance, diversification, sector and region exposure, and holding fundamentals.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica |
Coverage details | Exchanges: BATS and XCMEIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeStreaming | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | TradingViewDiscord | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard |
Export formats | CSV | ExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO |
Vendor & support | LuxAlgo Global, LLCCountry: USFounded 2020Support: Email, Chat, and Forum | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 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 | Freecompany reports per month: 5 · portfolios: 1 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $39.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $59.99/mo“Ultimate (Monthly)” | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +3 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St?
LuxAlgo leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and backtesting, while Simply Wall St puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St cost?
Good news: both LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. LuxAlgo doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St?
It depends on what you're after. Pick LuxAlgo if backtesting and money flow matter to you; go with Simply Wall St if you'd rather have stock ideas and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. LuxAlgo also handles futures, commodities, and currencies.
Does LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St have real-time data?
LuxAlgo offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Simply Wall St 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 LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (LuxAlgo: CSV; Simply Wall St: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St connect to my broker?
Simply Wall St syncs with brokers automatically. With LuxAlgo, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St?
Both LuxAlgo and Simply Wall St 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 LuxAlgo or Simply Wall St?
Simply Wall St handles portfolio tracking. LuxAlgo is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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