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Friday, January 9, 2026
Tool Comparison
Stockcircle vs Stocknear 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 13F, Insider Data, and US Government Trades and 5 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Stockcircle has 5 categories you won't get in Stocknear; Stocknear has 13 unique categories.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: Stocknear is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- News: Stocknear is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Stocknear is tagged for this workflow; Stockcircle has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Stockcircle | Stocknear |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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.
Stockcircle strengths
Categories covered by Stockcircle but not Stocknear.
Stocknear strengths
Categories covered by Stocknear but not Stockcircle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Stockcircle and Stocknear both support?
Both platforms cover 13F, Insider Data, US Government Trades, Screeners, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Analyst Price Targets, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Stockcircle and Stocknear require subscriptions?
Both Stockcircle and Stocknear keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Stockcircle and Stocknear?
Both Stockcircle and Stocknear 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?
Stockcircle differentiates itself with 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., whereas Stocknear stands out for Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..
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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.