★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: The Ledger Terminal checked July 18, 2026
Tool Comparison
Stockopedia vs The Ledger Terminal
Pick Stockopedia if
Stockopedia
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and portfolio, things The Ledger Terminal doesn't offer
Pick The Ledger Terminal if
The Ledger Terminal
Free • From $100.80/yr · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about stock comparison, valuation models, and risk metrics, things Stockopedia doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Stockopedia gives you analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets, and only The Ledger Terminal gives you stock comparison and valuation models.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- The Ledger Terminal
- Mobile app
- Stockopedia
- Global coverage
- Stockopedia
- Asset coverage
- StockopediaAdds ETFs and closed-end funds
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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 | Subscription | Free • From $100.80/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Europe incl UK (Annual): stock reports: 9,000+, US and Europe incl UK (Annual): stock reports: 19,000+ +1 more | 7 limits: Free: anonymous daily stock views: 5, Free: authenticated daily stock views: 10 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | — | SEC EDGAR source links and Third-party financial data |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 16 |
Regions | Europe, North America, APAC | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: SEC EDGAR, Third-party financial data +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Security | — | Data residency: EU and Other and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Stockopedia | Visit The Ledger Terminal |
Where each one shines
What Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal each do best.What Stockopedia does best
- StockRanks to compare stocks through Quality, Value, and Momentum ratings, with additional risk ratings and style classifications.
- Research coverage for companies through StockReports that combine ranks, financials, forecasts, charts, news, valuation context, risk flags, and key investment signals.
- Screening for stocks with more than 350 criteria across fundamentals, valuation, quality, momentum, dividends, technicals, forecasts, and market data.
- Starting point: prebuilt GuruScreens and strategy templates when you want proven screening recipes instead of building every rule from scratch.
- Tracking portfolios with Folios, time-weighted returns, company announcements, reporting calendars, holdings context, and portfolio-level monitoring.
What The Ledger Terminal does best
- Direct access to one-page stock tearsheets that combine business description, historical financials, valuation visuals, quality checks, SEC filing links, and relevant news.
- Research coverage for 10,000+ quality-filtered U.S.-listed stocks while noting that OTC stocks, shell companies, penny stocks, and SPACs are excluded in the pricing FAQ.
- Views for reviewing SEC EDGAR-derived financial-statement history with source filing links, automated QA checks, annual and quarterly data, and trailing twelve months where available.
- Log-scale valuation charts to compare price against fair value views such as P/E, P/FCF, P/CF, and P/OE owner earnings.
- Support for applying a 9-point quality checklist covering profitability, growth, capital efficiency, shareholder returns, fair value, and balance-sheet health.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsClosed-End Funds | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | SEC EDGARThird-party financial dataFinancial outlets and wire services |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Manual |
Integrations | Not specified | SEC EDGAR source linksThird-party financial data |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EU and OtherEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, and Momentum | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Growth, and Size |
Vendor & support | Stockopedia LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Chat | The Ledger TerminalCountry: PortugalSupport: Email |
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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 | — | Freeanonymous daily stock views: 5 · authenticated daily stock views: 10 |
| Entry paid plan | €550/yr“Europe incl UK (Annual)”stock reports: 9,000+ | $100.80/yr≈ $8.40/mo“Pro (Annual)”public starting price monthly usd: 12 · introductory first year usd: 100.8 · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | €725/yr“US and Europe incl UK (Annual)”stock reports: 19,000+ | — |
| Top plan | Subscription“Custom (regions)”stock reports: Up to 35,000+ | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal?
Stockopedia leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and financials, while The Ledger Terminal puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal free to use?
The Ledger Terminal has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Stockopedia is paid-only. If budget matters, start with The Ledger Terminal and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal on my phone?
Stockopedia lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. The Ledger Terminal doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stockopedia if analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets matter to you; go with The Ledger Terminal if you'd rather have stock comparison and valuation models. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal cover?
Both cover stocks. Stockopedia also handles ETFs and closed-end funds.
Which covers international markets: Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal?
Stockopedia has documented international coverage (Europe, North America, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. The Ledger Terminal is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal?
Both Stockopedia and The Ledger Terminal 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 Stockopedia or The Ledger Terminal?
Stockopedia handles portfolio tracking. The Ledger Terminal is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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