VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Validea
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 $22.5/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, watchlist, and dividends.
Pick Validea if
Validea
Free • From $269.95/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, quant, and backtesting.
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 Validea cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to Validea's 15, including data visualizations, watchlist, and dividends, plus a mobile app. Validea counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Simply Wall St$10/mo vs $22.5/mo
- Free trial
- Simply Wall St7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 15 categories
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Broker sync
- Simply Wall St
- Global coverage
- 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 $120/yr | Free • From $269.95/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 | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 15 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | LSEG |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | 6 signals: Ranking backtests, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit Validea |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Validea each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Validea each do best.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.
What Validea does best
- Review stock portfolios based on Buffett, Graham, Lynch, Piotroski, Greenblatt, O'Shaughnessy, momentum, quality, value, and other strategies.
- ETF model portfolios, risk-managed ETF portfolios, sector rotation, factor rotation, and macro/factor approaches.
- Direct access to factor reports, guru analysis, guru stock screeners, ETF factor reports, and ETF factor screeners.
- Trend following, market valuation, rating changes, strategy/ETF matching, and portfolio correlation tools.
- Limited public results for stock and ETF screens based on Piotroski F-score, quality, value, momentum, and multiple factors.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Validea, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Validea, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Vendor | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | LSEG |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard | Not specified |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Ranking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and LowVolFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | The Reese Group, LLCCountry: United StatesSupport: 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 | Free“Free public research and newsletter” |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +3 more | $269.95/yr≈ $22.50/mo“Validea Standard” |
| Top plan | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +3 more | $899.95/yr≈ $75/mo“Validea Pro” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and Validea?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, while Validea puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Simply Wall St and Validea cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and Validea 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 Validea?
Simply Wall St 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 Simply Wall St or Validea on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Validea doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Simply Wall St or Validea?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if data visualizations and watchlist matter to you; go with Validea if you'd rather have ETF screeners and quant. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Which covers international markets: Simply Wall St or Validea?
Simply Wall St has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and Africa), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Validea is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and Validea?
Simply Wall St exports to Excel. Validea is stingier about getting data out.
Can Simply Wall St or Validea connect to my broker?
Simply Wall St syncs with brokers automatically. With Validea, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Simply Wall St and Validea 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 Validea?
Both Simply Wall St and Validea 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 Validea?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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