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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) vs Stock Analysis
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 Stock Analysis doesn't offer
Pick Stock Analysis if
Stock Analysis
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis 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. Stock Analysis simply does more: 27 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Stock Analysis
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis27 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Global coverage
- Stock Analysis
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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 | Subscription | Free • From $79/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 | 13 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | TurboTax | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 9 | 27 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) | Visit Stock Analysis |
Where each one shines
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis each do best.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.
What Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Market research entry points: news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screening for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Direct access to ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Tracking event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | TurboTax | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, and Forum | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
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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 | — | Freeads: Yes · exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Pro”stocks per watchlist: 100 · active alerts: 100 · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Unlimited”downloads: Unlimited · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +2 more |
| 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis free to use?
Stock Analysis has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Stock Analysis and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis?
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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator matter to you; go with Stock Analysis if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) also handles bonds and cryptos. Stock Analysis adds closed-end funds and other on top.
Do Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Stock Analysis good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis?
Stock Analysis has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Stock Analysis?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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