VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Simply Wall St vs Yahoo Finance
Pick Simply Wall St if
Simply Wall St
Free • From $120/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want valuation models, management performance, and management compensation.
Pick Yahoo Finance if
Yahoo Finance
Free • From $95.40/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.95/mo instead of $10/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want calendar, stock comparison, and ESG ratings.
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Our take
The bottom line
Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Yahoo Finance simply does more: 22 categories to Simply Wall St's 19, including calendar, stock comparison, and ESG ratings. Simply Wall St counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Yahoo Finance$7.95/mo vs $10/mo
- Broader coverage
- Yahoo Finance22 vs 19 categories
- Real-time data
- Yahoo Finance
- Asset coverage
- Yahoo FinanceAdds mutual funds and options
- 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 • From $120/yr | Free • From $95.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 15 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +13 more | 13 limits: Free: data use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for..., Bronze (Monthly): billing notes: Yahoo currently advertises $6.95/month for the first year, then $9.95... +11 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more | Plaid and Yodlee |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 19 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and 15-min Delayed, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | 15 partners: ICE Data Services, CoinMarketCap +13 more |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more | 4 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +2 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Simply Wall St | Visit Yahoo Finance |
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, currencies, commodities, crypto, and indices from a widely used web and mobile product.
- Quote pages for charts, financial statements, valuation ratios, analyst estimates, ratings, price targets, news, SEC filings, transcripts, holders, insider transactions, dividends, and ESG data where available.
- Tools for building watchlists and portfolios with manual lots, cash transactions, dividend tracking, fantasy holdings, CSV import/export, and supported brokerage-linked portfolios.
- Monitor market news, trending tickers, earnings, IPOs, splits, other market events, and quote-page analysis from one familiar finance homepage.
- Yahoo Finance stock screeners and charting for basic idea generation, symbol comparison, indicators, and multi-symbol chart workflows.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsGrowth InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Vendor | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market Intelligence | ICE Data ServicesCoinMarketCapMorningstarS&P Global Market IntelligenceLSEG Data & AnalyticsWall Street Horizon (TMX)Commodity Systems, Inc.Vickers+7 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthCSVManual | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard | PlaidYodlee |
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 builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lots |
Vendor & support | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email | Yahoo |
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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 | Freedata use: Yahoo states Finance data is informational only and not intended for... |
| Entry paid plan | $120/yr≈ $10/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +3 more | $95.40/yr≈ $7.95/mo“Bronze (Annual)”billing notes: Yahoo currently advertises $66.60 for the first year, then $95.40/yea... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 2 | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +3 more | $9.95/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”billing notes: Yahoo currently advertises $6.95/month for the first year, then $9.95... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 3 | — | $239.40/yr≈ $19.95/mo“Silver (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $239.40 yearly ($19.95/month equivalent). · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 4 | — | $24.95/mo“Silver (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $24.95. · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Tier 5 | — | $479.40/yr≈ $39.95/mo“Gold (Annual)”billing notes: Billed $479.40 yearly ($39.95/month equivalent) after the 7-day free... · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“Gold (Monthly)”billing notes: Billed monthly at $49.95 after the 7-day free trial. · availability: Select subscription plans are described as offered in the US and Cana... |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance?
Simply Wall St leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations, while Yahoo Finance puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance cost?
Good news: both Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Simply Wall St or Yahoo Finance?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Wall St if valuation models and management performance matter to you; go with Yahoo Finance if you'd rather have calendar and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Yahoo Finance adds mutual funds, options, and futures on top.
Does Simply Wall St or Yahoo Finance have real-time data?
Yahoo Finance offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Simply Wall St runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Simply Wall St: Excel; Yahoo Finance: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Simply Wall St or Yahoo Finance connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Both Simply Wall St and Yahoo Finance 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 Yahoo Finance?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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