★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Stockcircle
Pick Simply Wall St if
Simply Wall St
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about data visualizations, portfolio, and watchlist, things Stockcircle doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Stockcircle if
Stockcircle
Free • From $99/yr · Web
- You care about US government trades, ETF screeners, and ETF analysis, things Simply Wall St doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Simply Wall St and Stockcircle cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and valuation models), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to Stockcircle's 11, including data visualizations, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Stockcircle counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 11 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 13 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +11 more | 3 limits: Free: screener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener., Free: notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | 3 partners: Financial Modeling Prep, FRED +1 more |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | Universe builder and AI summaries: Transcripts |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit Stockcircle |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Stockcircle each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Stockcircle each do best.What Simply Wall St does best
- Research global stocks through visual company reports that summarize valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends.
- Use the Snowflake report format to move from a high-level visual score into detailed sections, methodology notes, financials, risks, and supporting data.
- Find ideas through curated themes such as undervalued companies, dividend stocks, insider buying, sectors, industries, and thematic lists.
- Use the stock screener to filter by market, industry, value, growth, income, risk, and other fundamental metrics, with saved screeners and alerts on paid plans.
- Track portfolios with visual dashboards, portfolio Snowflake views, performance versus market, diversification, sector and region exposure, and holding-level fundamentals.
What Stockcircle does best
- Track investment-guru holdings and transactions from SEC-reported Form 13F and insider Forms 3/4 data.
- Review holdings lists, transaction history, and estimated purchase prices based on the average stock price during the reporting period.
- Follow email notifications for newly reported transactions, with Pro positioned around instant notifications and non-Pro users receiving monthly recap email.
- Monitor U.S.
- Review insider trades from executives and directors with price-at-trade data and change since trade.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Stockcircle, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Stockcircle, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFunds | StocksETFsBondsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | Vendor | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | Financial Modeling PrepFREDParqet |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard | Not specified |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builderAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | BIT Enterprises UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Country: GermanySupport: 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 | Freecompany reports per month: 5 · portfolios: 1 · +3 more | Freescreener: "Join Stockcircle Pro to see all stocks" on screener. · notifications: Pro page: "Without Pro, you only receive one monthly recap email." · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +2 more | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro (Annual)” |
| Top plan | Subscription“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: 5 · +2 more | $16.49/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and Stockcircle?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, while Stockcircle puts more weight on institutional ownership, insider data, and US government trades. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Simply Wall St and Stockcircle cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and Stockcircle have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Simply Wall St or Stockcircle?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Simply Wall St or Stockcircle on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Stockcircle doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Simply Wall St or Stockcircle?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if data visualizations and portfolio matter to you; go with Stockcircle if you'd rather have US government trades and ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Wall St and Stockcircle cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Simply Wall St also handles funds. Stockcircle adds bonds and other on top.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and Stockcircle?
Simply Wall St exports to Excel. Stockcircle is stingier about getting data out.
Are Simply Wall St and Stockcircle 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: Simply Wall St or Stockcircle?
Both Simply Wall St and Stockcircle 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 Simply Wall St or Stockcircle?
Simply Wall St handles portfolio tracking. Stockcircle is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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