VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Stock Unlock vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Stock Unlock adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Alerts, AI, and AI Report coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.

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..

Visual Capitalist is known for: Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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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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Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, Education, and Blogs plus 1 more area.

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.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeStock UnlockVisual Capitalist
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Blogs, Newsletters

Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Alerts, AI, AI Report

Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Blogs, Newsletters

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs

Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web

Web

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

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.
  • VC+ has also been offered in a lifetime membership format with the same core benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Stock Unlock and Visual Capitalist both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Education, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Stock Unlock and Visual Capitalist require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Stock Unlock and Visual Capitalist?

Both Stock Unlock and Visual Capitalist 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?

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 Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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).

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