VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Optuma checked September 5, 2026 · Stock Rover checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Optuma vs Stock Rover
Pick Optuma if
Optuma
From $810/yr · Desktop
- You care about quant, backtesting, and factor exposure, things Stock Rover doesn't offer
Pick Stock Rover if
Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $34/mo instead of $67.5/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Optuma and Stock Rover cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to Optuma's 10, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and risk metrics, plus a mobile app. Optuma counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Stock Rover
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Rover$34/mo vs $67.5/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Rover
- Desktop app
- Optuma
- Broker sync
- Stock Rover
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 | From $810/yr | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 54 limits: Free: stock scores: 3/month, Free: research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... +52 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Bloomberg | Yodlee brokerage aggregation and Interactive Brokers |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Pro Retail, Analysts +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 32 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | RRG Research and Bloomberg | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Optuma | Visit Stock Rover |
Where each one shines
What Optuma and Stock Rover each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Optuma and Stock Rover each do best.What Optuma does best
- Build static or animated RRGs for securities, indices, asset classes, custom lists, and portfolios.
- Change tail length, comparison index, history, and daily, weekly, or monthly timeframes in RRG Lite.
- Use price-weighted, cap-weighted, selected-index, or fixed annual-return comparisons.
- Higher service levels add one-minute intraday and Forex RRGs, scripting, filters, scans, quantitative tests, and quadrant-colored bars.
- Connect a real-time provider for live intraday RRGs or use included and optional end-of-day market data.
What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with up to 800 or more metrics.
- Tracking portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- The Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Optuma and Stock Rover, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Optuma and Stock Rover, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsCurrenciesCommoditiesFuturesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | IntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Pro RetailAnalystsQuants/DevelopersAsset ManagersHedge Funds | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | RRG ResearchBloomberg | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Bloomberg | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers |
Export formats | ImagePDF | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, LowVol, and SizeFactor exposurePerformance attributionPortfolio attributionPortfolio factor exposure+1 more | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more |
Vendor & support | Optuma Pty LtdCountry: AUSupport: Email and Forum | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone |
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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 | — | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $810/yr≈ $67.50/mo“Trader Services — annual renewal” | $34/mo“Premium”annual billing: $348/year ($29/month equivalent) · two year billing: $576 every 2 years ($24/month equivalent) · +11 more |
| Tier 2 | $75/mo“Trader Services — monthly renewal” | $70/mo“Premium Plus”annual billing: $588/year ($49/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,008 every 2 years ($42/month equivalent) · +12 more |
| Tier 3 | $995/yr“Trader Services — first 12 months” | $99/mo“Ultimate”annual billing: $948/year ($79/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,656 every 2 years ($69/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Top plan | — | $199/mo“Ultimate Pro”annual billing: $1,788/year ($149/month equivalent) · two year billing: $3,096 every 2 years ($129/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Optuma and Stock Rover?
Optuma leans toward data visualizations, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, while Stock Rover puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Optuma or Stock Rover free to use?
Stock Rover has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Optuma is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Stock Rover and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Optuma or Stock Rover?
Stock Rover is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Optuma or Stock Rover on my phone?
Stock Rover lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Optuma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop.
Should I choose Optuma or Stock Rover?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Optuma if quant and backtesting matter to you; go with Stock Rover if you'd rather have stock ideas and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Optuma and Stock Rover cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and other. Optuma also handles currencies, commodities, and futures. Stock Rover adds closed-end funds, options, and funds on top.
Do Optuma and Stock Rover offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Optuma or Stock Rover?
Optuma has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Stock Rover is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Optuma and Stock Rover?
Stock Rover exports to CSV. Optuma is stingier about getting data out.
Can Optuma or Stock Rover connect to my broker?
Stock Rover syncs with brokers automatically. With Optuma, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Optuma or Stock Rover?
Both Optuma and Stock Rover 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 Optuma or Stock Rover?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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