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Tool Comparison

Stocknear vs Value Line comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Stocknear adds Options & Derivatives, Calendar, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, and AI Chat coverage that Value Line skips.

Value Line includes Stock Ideas, Scores, Fund Overview, Options, and Newsletters categories that Stocknear omits.

In depth comparison

Stocknear

stocknear.com

EU-built stock research platform focused on U.S. markets. Features real-time options flow (Benzinga), 15‑min delayed dark-pool prints, analyst targets/ratings, hedge-fund 13F explorer, U.S. Congress trades, earnings calendar/news feed, business metrics, watchlists and alerts, plus an AI Agent for conversational research. Market data/fundamentals/ETF analytics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep; options chains from Intrinio (OPRA). Company is Stocknear GmbH (Siegen, Germany). No public API as of Sept 2025.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
U.S. Congress trading dashboard access.

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Value Line

valueline.com

Value Line is a research platform offering proprietary ranks and analyst commentary across multiple subscription services (equities, funds/ETFs, options, and stock-pick newsletters). Some newsletters are free, while core research access is subscription-based. Digital equity packages (e.g., Investment Survey - Smart Investor / Savvy Investor) include tools like a screener, watchlists, alerts and charting; coverage and entitlements vary by service.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).
Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios.

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Where they differ

Stocknear

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives Calendar Dark Pool & Off-Exchange ETF Holdings ETF Performance Analyst Price Targets Analyst Recommendations Analyst Forecasts

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).
Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay).
Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.

Value Line

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas Scores Fund Overview Options Newsletters

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Stocknear	Value Line
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Options & Derivatives, Calendar, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Forecasts, Insider Data, 13F, US Government Trades, Dividend, AI, AI Chat	Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview Unique: Stock Ideas, Scores, Fund Overview, Options, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options
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 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). Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay). Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics. U.S. Congress trading dashboard access. Analyst section with ratings, price targets, and EPS/revenue forecasts.	Unique Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription). Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk. Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts). Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios. Mutual fund, ETF, and options coverage are offered as separate services (e.g., Fund Advisor Plus, ETFs Service, Options Survey).
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 Stocknear and Value Line both support?

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

Do Stocknear and Value Line require subscriptions?

Both Stocknear and Value Line keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Stocknear and Value Line?

Both Stocknear and Value Line 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?

Stocknear differentiates itself with 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)., whereas Value Line stands out for Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access)., and Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk..

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