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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
Smartfin vs Stockcircle comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Stock Ideas, Insider Data, and Analyst Price Targets and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Smartfin has 8 categories you won't get in Stockcircle; Stockcircle has 9 unique categories.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Stockcircle is tagged for this workflow; Smartfin has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Smartfin is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Smartfin is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Smartfin | Stockcircle |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Smartfin strengths
Categories covered by Smartfin but not Stockcircle.
Stockcircle strengths
Categories covered by Stockcircle but not Smartfin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Smartfin and Stockcircle both support?
Both platforms cover Stock Ideas, Insider Data, Analyst Price Targets, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Smartfin and Stockcircle require subscriptions?
Both Smartfin and Stockcircle keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Smartfin and Stockcircle?
Both Smartfin and Stockcircle prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Smartfin differentiates itself with AI overview cards: plain‑English company summaries with positives/negatives and peer positioning on hover., Sector‑adjusted scorecards across value, profit, growth, and financial health with peer rankings., and Visual Stock Explorer: 30+ years of fundamentals, 200+ metrics, annual/quarterly toggles, downloadable charts., whereas Stockcircle stands out for Tracks "investment guru" holdings and transactions using SEC-reported data (Form 13F + insider Forms 3/4) and provides holdings lists + transaction history., Shows estimated purchase prices for guru transactions (based on average stock price in the reporting period)., and Email notifications: the Join page advertises email notifications for new reported transactions; Pro marketing positions "instant notifications" and says non-Pro users receive a monthly recap email..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.