★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Multpl vs QuickFS
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Multpl
Free · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about macro data and real yields, things QuickFS doesn't offer
Pick QuickFS instead if
QuickFS
Contact for pricing · Web
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, something Multpl doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Multpl and QuickFS cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, data visualizations, financials, and APIs & data feeds), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Multpl gives you macro data and real yields, and only QuickFS gives you sheets / excel add-ins.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Multpl
- API access
- Multpl
- Global coverage
- QuickFS
- Asset coverage
- MultplAdds bonds and other
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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 | Contact for pricing |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Integrations | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) | FastFS.org successor referral and Microsoft AppSource legacy Excel listing |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 5 | 4 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
| Try it | Visit Multpl | Visit QuickFS |
Where each one shines
What Multpl and QuickFS each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Multpl and QuickFS each do best.What Multpl does best
- Simple charts and tables for S&P 500 P/E, Shiller CAPE, price-to-sales, price-to-book, earnings yield, dividends, earnings, and sales series.
- Views for reviewing macro and rates series such as CPI, inflation, GDP, Treasury yields, real yields, population, and income statistics.
- Switch between monthly and yearly table views where supported to move from chart context into spreadsheet-style review.
- On-page source and methodology notes that cite providers such as S&P Global, U.S.
- Current end-of-day timestamps on popular series for lightweight market-context checks.
What QuickFS does best
- Official homepage says QuickFS will not relaunch and that the founder introduced FastFS.org to a data vendor that could support a successor with major QuickFS-like features.
- Legacy product offered 20-year history for 200+ standardized metrics and statements across 40,000+ international stocks.
- Legacy Excel add-in used =QFS("ticker","metric","period") to pull data directly into models; Microsoft AppSource listings may still exist but require a QuickFS account and should not be treated as an active standalone service.
- Legacy API and exports covered fundamentals, market data, company metadata, CSV/Excel exports, and bulk downloads; current official homepage does not advertise active API access.
- Ticker format with country suffix (e.g., AAPL:US) and global coverage across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and more were legacy capabilities.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Multpl and QuickFS, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Multpl and QuickFS, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US | 4 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R | Not specified |
Integrations | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) | FastFS.org successor referralMicrosoft AppSource legacy Excel listing |
Export formats | CSVJSON | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | MultplSupport: Email | QuickFS.net, LLCSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | — |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Closed / not relaunched” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Multpl and QuickFS?
Multpl leans toward data visualizations, macro data, and real yields, while QuickFS puts more weight on financials, data visualizations, and APIs & data feeds. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Multpl or QuickFS free to use?
Multpl has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. QuickFS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Multpl and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Does Multpl or QuickFS have an API?
Multpl has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. QuickFS doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Multpl or QuickFS?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Multpl if macro data and real yields matter to you; go with QuickFS if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Multpl and QuickFS cover?
Both cover stocks. Multpl also handles bonds and other.
Which covers international markets: Multpl or QuickFS?
QuickFS has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Multpl is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Multpl and QuickFS?
Multpl exports to CSV. QuickFS is stingier about getting data out.
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