VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
StockFetcher vs Uncle Stock
Pick StockFetcher instead if
StockFetcher
From $8.95/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.95/mo instead of $10.83/mo
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Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want backtesting, financials, and valuation models.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
StockFetcher and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Uncle Stock simply does more: 11 categories to StockFetcher's 4, including backtesting, financials, and valuation models. StockFetcher counters by starting cheaper at $8.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Uncle Stock
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockFetcher$8.95/mo vs $10.83/mo
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- Uncle Stock11 vs 4 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Global coverage
- Uncle Stock
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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 | From $8.95/mo | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 10 limits: Bronze (Monthly): history years: 25, Bronze (Monthly): us history years: 35 +8 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 11 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: Sharadar, EOD Historical Data +1 more |
Capabilities | Custom formulas and Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit StockFetcher | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What StockFetcher and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What StockFetcher and Uncle Stock each do best.What StockFetcher does best
- Write stock screens in a plain-English, text-based query language built around 125+ technical indicators.
- Standard for up to 100 saved filters and watchlists, or Advanced for 250 each plus larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Run U.S. stock screens on end-of-day CSI data with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus.
- Quote delays: Nasdaq data is delayed 15 minutes, while NYSE and AMEX data is delayed 20 minutes.
- Send saved-filter results by email each day from account settings.
What Uncle Stock does best
- The screener covers more than 100,000 stocks and about 4,000 searchable financial and valuation metrics.
- More than 15 valuation models include DCF, Graham, earnings power value, and residual income methods.
- Screens support metric conditions, Must, Should, and Exclude clauses, geography, industry, and multiple sort fields.
- Silver backtests screens with yearly rebalancing.
- Backtest settings include sector caps, sell rules, stop losses, rebalancing choices, and position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockFetcher and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for StockFetcher and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Data partners | Not specified | SharadarEOD Historical DataFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | CSVManual | Manual |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Vestyl Software L.L.C.Support: Email | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Not specified |
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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 | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $8.95/mo“Standard (Monthly)” | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | $16.95/mo“Advanced (Monthly)” | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Standard (Quarterly)” | $20/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 4 | Subscription“Advanced (Quarterly)” | $350/yr≈ $29.17/mo“Gold (Yearly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 5 | One-time“Standard (One-time 6-month)” | $35/mo“Silver (Monthly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 6 | One-time“Standard (One-time 1-year)” | $60/mo“Gold (Monthly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 7 | One-time“Advanced (One-time 6-month)” | — |
| Top plan | One-time“Advanced (One-time 1-year)” | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between StockFetcher and Uncle Stock?
StockFetcher leans toward screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is StockFetcher or Uncle Stock free to use?
Uncle Stock has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. StockFetcher is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Uncle Stock and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Does StockFetcher or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. StockFetcher doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose StockFetcher or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick StockFetcher if you prefer its overall approach; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have backtesting and financials. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do StockFetcher and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Which covers international markets: StockFetcher or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. StockFetcher is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from StockFetcher and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: StockFetcher or Uncle Stock?
Both StockFetcher and Uncle Stock 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 StockFetcher or Uncle Stock?
Uncle Stock handles portfolio tracking. StockFetcher is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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