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Tool Comparison
Stock Rover vs The Fly Pro
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Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, ETF screeners, and ETF comparison, things The Fly Pro doesn't offer
Pick The Fly Pro instead if
The Fly Pro
Free • From $18.60/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.6/mo instead of $34/mo
- You care about macro data, something Stock Rover doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Stock Rover and The Fly Pro cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to The Fly Pro's 9, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. The Fly Pro counters by starting cheaper at $18.6/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- The Fly Pro$18.6/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 9 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Rover
- Real-time data
- Stock Rover
- Global coverage
- The Fly Pro
- Asset coverage
- Stock RoverAdds ETFs and mutual funds
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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 $34/mo | Free • From $18.60/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 54 limits: Free: stock scores: 3/month, Free: research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... +52 more | 8 limits: Premium Annual: regular monthly equivalent usd: 62, Premium Annual: promotion: Quarter-end 70% off +6 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Yodlee brokerage aggregation, Interactive Brokers +1 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more | — |
Categories covered | 32 | 9 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more | — |
Security | Data residency: US and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Stock Rover | Visit The Fly Pro |
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and The Fly Pro each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stock Rover and The Fly Pro each do best.What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with 800+ financial metrics on Ultimate tiers, custom screens, ranked screening, guru-style metrics, screener snapshots, percentile screening, equation screening, and 20 years of historical fundamentals.
- Track portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Compare stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Use automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- Use the Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
What The Fly Pro does best
- Use visual dashboards and customizable charts to research public companies without building every financial view from scratch.
- Screen and compare stocks with simplified fundamental and performance charting.
- Research 1,100+ company-specific KPIs with historical context and updates around earnings releases where paid access includes the data.
- Review 10 years of financials on free access and deeper 30+ year history on the paid plan as recorded in the profile.
- Use company comparison tools to compare operating metrics, fundamentals, and charted data across peers.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stock Rover and The Fly Pro, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stock Rover and The Fly Pro, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsOptionsFundsOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more | Not specified |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers1000+ supported brokerages | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: USEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone | Main Street Financial Data Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $34/mo“Premium”annual billing: $348/year ($29/month equivalent) · two year billing: $576 every 2 years ($24/month equivalent) · +11 more | $18.60/mo“Premium Annual”regular monthly equivalent usd: 62 · promotion: Quarter-end 70% off |
| Tier 2 | $70/mo“Premium Plus”annual billing: $588/year ($49/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,008 every 2 years ($42/month equivalent) · +12 more | $22.20/mo“Premium Monthly”regular monthly price usd: 74 · promotion: Quarter-end 70% off |
| Tier 3 | $99/mo“Ultimate”annual billing: $948/year ($79/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,656 every 2 years ($69/month equivalent) · +10 more | $45/mo“Ultimate Annual”regular monthly equivalent usd: 150 · promotion: Quarter-end 70% off |
| Top plan | $199/mo“Ultimate Pro”annual billing: $1,788/year ($149/month equivalent) · two year billing: $3,096 every 2 years ($129/month equivalent) · +10 more | $54/mo“Ultimate Monthly”regular monthly price usd: 180 · promotion: Quarter-end 70% off |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Institutional” |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stock Rover and The Fly Pro?
Stock Rover leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while The Fly Pro puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Stock Rover and The Fly Pro cost?
Good news: both Stock Rover and The Fly Pro have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Stock Rover or The Fly Pro on my phone?
Stock Rover lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. The Fly Pro doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Stock Rover or The Fly Pro?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stock Rover if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with The Fly Pro if you'd rather have macro data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stock Rover and The Fly Pro cover?
Both cover stocks. Stock Rover also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds.
Does Stock Rover or The Fly Pro have real-time data?
Stock Rover offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. The Fly Pro 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.
Which covers international markets: Stock Rover or The Fly Pro?
The Fly Pro has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Stock Rover is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Stock Rover and The Fly Pro?
Stock Rover exports to CSV. The Fly Pro is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Stock Rover or The Fly Pro?
Both Stock Rover and The Fly Pro 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 Stock Rover or The Fly Pro?
Stock Rover handles portfolio tracking. The Fly Pro is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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