StockFetcher adds Watchlist, and Alerts coverage that Valuesider skips.
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Tool Comparison
StockFetcher vs Valuesider comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Valuesider includes Investor Holdings, and 13F categories that StockFetcher omits.
Valuesider keeps a free entry point that StockFetcher lacks.
In depth comparison
StockFetcher
stockfetcher.com
Text-based stock screener with more than 125 technical indicators. Plans are split between Standard and Advanced, with differences in saved filters, watchlist sizes, CSV export limits, and support for advanced filter syntax. Data is end-of-day with delayed intraday updates, and saved filters can be delivered daily by email.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
- Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
- US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).
- Email delivery of saved filter results can be enabled or disabled in account settings.
Community votes (overall)
Valuesider
valuesider.com
Free web tool for tracking “superinvestor” portfolios and stock ownership changes based on SEC 13F filings. Valuesider notes 13F data is delayed (filed up to 45 days after quarter-end) and incomplete (e.g., shorts not included), and states it only shows data from 2013 Q2 onward due to filing format limitations; shares/prices are split-adjusted. Terms prohibit bots/automated scraping.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
- Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.
- Ticker pages show which tracked gurus hold a security and the ownership activity over time (based on gurus’ latest SEC reports).
Community votes (overall)
Where they differ
StockFetcher
Distinct strengths include:
- Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators.
- Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms.
- US market data: end-of-day from CSI, with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus (NASDAQ 15 min delay; NYSE/AMEX 20 min).
Valuesider
Distinct strengths include:
- Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings.
- Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV.
- Guru portfolio pages include an “Important” button linking to the original SEC reports and provide split-adjusted shares and reported prices.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | StockFetcher | Valuesider |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations Unique: Watchlist, Alerts | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations Unique: Investor Holdings, 13F |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Funds, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription, One-time | Free |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do StockFetcher and Valuesider both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Valuesider offers a free entry point, while StockFetcher requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
How can you access StockFetcher and Valuesider?
Both StockFetcher and Valuesider 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?
StockFetcher differentiates itself with Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators., Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support., and Pricing: Standard at $8.95/month or $24.95/quarter; Advanced at $16.95/month or $44.95/quarter. One-time options are available for 6-month or 1-year terms., whereas Valuesider stands out for Browse tracked value-investor (“guru”) portfolios and quarter-by-quarter activity (buys/sells) based on SEC 13F filings., Free “Holdings Screener” over the aggregated (“grand”) guru portfolio, with filters (e.g., % of grand portfolio, number of gurus, security type) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV., and Free “Activity Screener” for aggregated buy/sell changes across gurus, with filters (activity type/period, security type, portfolio-impact metrics) and export to XLSX/XLS/CSV..
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