VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Value Line
Pick Simply Wall St if
Simply Wall St
Free • From $131.40/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10.95/mo instead of $16.58/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want portfolio, valuation models, and dividends.
Pick Value Line if
Value Line
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You want scores, ETF analysis, and fund analysis.
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 Value Line cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to Value Line's 12, including portfolio, valuation models, and dividends, plus a mobile app. Value Line counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Simply Wall St$10.95/mo vs $16.58/mo
- Free trial
- Simply Wall St7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Global coverage
- Simply Wall St
- Asset coverage
- Value LineAdds mutual funds and options
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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
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $131.40/yr | Free • From $199/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +7 more | 6 limits: Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): saved screener searches: 10, Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital): watchlists: 3 +4 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, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit Value Line |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Value Line each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
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 Value Line does best
- Single-page equity reports combine historical financials, analyst commentary, three-to-five-year projections, and target ranges.
- Timeliness ranks estimate relative six-to-twelve-month price performance; Safety ranks address relative risk.
- Digital equity tools include movable data modules, saved templates, screens, watchlists, alerts, charts, and model portfolios.
- The current site states coverage of 5,000 equities, more than 2,800 ETFs, and 19,000 mutual funds across its services.
- Funds, ETFs, options, and stock-selection publications are sold separately from core equity research.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Value Line, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | North America |
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 | Not specified |
| 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 | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | Value Line, Inc.Founded 1931 |
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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
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freecompany reports per month: 5 · portfolios: 1 · +1 more | Free“Free newsletters” |
| Entry paid plan | $131.40/yr≈ $10.95/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +1 more | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Investment Survey - Investor 600 (Digital)” |
| Tier 2 | $258/yr≈ $21.50/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +1 more | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Fund Advisor Plus - Digital Edition” |
| Tier 3 | — | $345/yr≈ $28.75/mo“Value Line ETFs Service” |
| Tier 4 | — | $598/yr≈ $49.83/mo“Investment Survey - Smart Investor (Digital)”saved screener searches: 10 · watchlists: 3 · +4 more |
| Tier 5 | — | $695/yr≈ $57.92/mo“Value Line Select Online” |
| Tier 6 | — | $795/yr≈ $66.25/mo“Investment Survey - Savvy Investor (Digital)” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Value Line Options Survey” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and Value Line?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, while Value Line puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and watchlist. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Simply Wall St and Value Line cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and Value Line have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Simply Wall St or Value Line on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Value Line doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Simply Wall St or Value Line?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if portfolio and valuation models matter to you; go with Value Line if you'd rather have scores and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Wall St and Value Line cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Value Line adds mutual funds and options on top.
Which covers international markets: Simply Wall St or Value Line?
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. Value Line is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and Value Line?
Simply Wall St exports to Excel. Value Line is stingier about getting data out.
Are Simply Wall St and Value Line 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 Value Line?
Both Simply Wall St and Value Line 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 Value Line?
Simply Wall St handles portfolio tracking. Value Line is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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