VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Stock Unlock vs StockCharts comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Stock Unlock adds Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters coverage that StockCharts skips.

StockCharts includes Calendar, Options, and Broker Connectors categories that Stock Unlock omits.

Stock Unlock highlights: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

StockCharts is known for: Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..

StockCharts offers mobile access, which Stock Unlock skips.

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Stock Unlock

stockunlock.com

Hands-on review

Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.

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StockCharts

stockcharts.com

Charting, scanning, and alerting platform with tiered plans. Free BATS real-time quotes are included for US markets; official add-ons unlock real-time data for US, Canada, and the UK, otherwise data is delayed 15 minutes. Plan limits apply to ChartLists, scans, and alerts. PRO adds 5-second auto-refresh and CSV downloads of historical data. OptionsPlay integration provides options strategy tools, and trading from charts is supported through Tradier. Scans run on daily, weekly, or monthly bars (not intraday).

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
  • Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
  • Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
  • Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
  • Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

Stock Unlock

Distinct strengths include:

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.

StockCharts

Distinct strengths include:

  • Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
  • Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
  • Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
  • Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeStock UnlockStockCharts
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Scores, Alerts

Unique: Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Education, Blogs, Newsletters

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Scores, Alerts

Unique: Calendar, Options, Broker Connectors

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Commodities, Cryptos

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
  • Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
  • Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
  • Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
  • Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.
  • Built-in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) calculator for valuation work.

Unique

  • Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO).
  • Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed.
  • Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans).
  • Price and advanced alerts deliver via email, SMS, and in-platform notifications. The alert engine checks conditions every 3–5 minutes during market hours.
  • Coverage includes US (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX), Canada (TSX/TSX-V), UK (LSE), India (NSE), and a crypto summary with 24/7 real-time data. EOD charting is available for major US commodities.
  • ChartLists act as watchlists and portfolios, supporting up to 1000 charts per list; symbols can be imported from CSV.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Stock Unlock and StockCharts both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Scores, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Stock Unlock and StockCharts require subscriptions?

Both Stock Unlock and StockCharts keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

StockCharts ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Stock Unlock focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Stock Unlock differentiates itself with Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts., whereas StockCharts stands out for Tiered pricing: Basic $19.95, Extra $29.95, PRO $49.95. Limits scale by tier (ChartLists: 1/250/500; Custom Scans: 1/200/500; Scheduled Scans: 0/10/25; Price Alerts: 2/200/500; Advanced Alerts: 1/100/250). Auto-refresh every 15s (Basic/Extra) or 5s (PRO)., Real-time data: free US BATS quotes; official real-time add-ons available for NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX/TSX-V, and LSE. Other markets are 15-minute delayed., and Advanced Scan Workbench with custom syntax for daily, weekly, and monthly scans (no intraday scans)..

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.