VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs WallStreetZen
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 $19.5/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, portfolio, and insider data.
Pick WallStreetZen if
WallStreetZen
Free • From $234/yr · Web
- You want top analysts, scores, and AI research.
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 WallStreetZen cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to WallStreetZen's 13, including data visualizations, portfolio, and insider data, plus a mobile app. WallStreetZen counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Simply Wall St$10/mo vs $19.5/mo
- Free trial
- Simply Wall St7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 13 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 $234/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 15 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +13 more | 7 limits: Basic: due diligence stocks: 10, Basic: analyst performance pages: 5 +5 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 | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 13 |
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 | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit WallStreetZen |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen does best
- Zen Ratings to grade stocks from A to F based on 115 factors.
- Premium component grades for value, growth, financials, momentum, sentiment, safety, and AI.
- Lists of A-rated stocks, upgrades, downgrades, and other stock ideas.
- Analyst forecasts with filters based on the analysts' recorded performance.
- A basic screener on the free plan, plus an advanced screener and CSV exports on Premium.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: 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 | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard | Not specified |
Export formats | ExcelPDF | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthAI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | WallStreetZenSupport: 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“Basic”due diligence stocks: 10 · analyst performance pages: 5 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +3 more | $234/yr≈ $19.50/mo“Premium”trial: $1 for 14 days · money back guarantee days: 90 · +1 more |
| Top plan | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +3 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, while WallStreetZen puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and top analysts. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen?
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 WallStreetZen on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. WallStreetZen doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Simply Wall St or WallStreetZen?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if data visualizations and portfolio matter to you; go with WallStreetZen if you'd rather have top analysts and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen cover?
Both cover stocks. Simply Wall St also handles ETFs.
Which covers international markets: Simply Wall St or WallStreetZen?
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. WallStreetZen is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Simply Wall St: Excel; WallStreetZen: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Simply Wall St or WallStreetZen connect to my broker?
Simply Wall St syncs with brokers automatically. With WallStreetZen, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen?
Both Simply Wall St and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen?
Simply Wall St handles portfolio tracking. WallStreetZen is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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