VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Stockopedia vs WallStreetZen
Pick Stockopedia if
Stockopedia
Subscription · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want checklist, data visualizations, and portfolio.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick WallStreetZen if
WallStreetZen
Free • From $234/yr · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want top analysts, AI research, and valuation models.
- 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 WallStreetZen cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stockopedia simply does more: 16 categories to WallStreetZen's 13, including checklist, data visualizations, and portfolio, plus a mobile app. WallStreetZen counters by letting you start free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- WallStreetZen
- Free trial
- Stockopedia14 days
- Broader coverage
- Stockopedia16 vs 13 categories
- Mobile app
- Stockopedia
- Global coverage
- Stockopedia
- Asset coverage
- StockopediaAdds ETFs and closed-end funds
See for yourself
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 $234/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Europe including UK annual: stock reports: 9,000+, US and Europe including UK annual: stock reports: 19,000+ +1 more | 7 limits: Basic: due diligence stocks: 10, Basic: analyst performance pages: 5 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 16 | 13 |
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 | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Stockopedia | Visit WallStreetZen |
Where each one shines
What Stockopedia and WallStreetZen each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Stockopedia and WallStreetZen 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.
- Prebuilt GuruScreens and strategy templates for investors who do not want to build every rule from scratch.
- Tracking portfolios with Folios, time-weighted returns, company announcements, reporting calendars, holdings context, and portfolio-level monitoring.
What WallStreetZen does best
- Zen Ratings to grade stocks from A to F based on 115 factors.
- Premium component grades for value, growth, financials, momentum, sentiment, safety, and AI.
- Lists of A-rated stocks, upgrades, downgrades, and other stock ideas.
- Analyst forecasts with filters based on the analysts' recorded performance.
- A basic screener on the free plan, plus an advanced screener and CSV exports on Premium.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockopedia and WallStreetZen, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Stockopedia and WallStreetZen, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsClosed-End Funds | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors |
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 |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, and Momentum | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthAI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | Stockopedia LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Chat | WallStreetZenSupport: 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 | — | Free“Basic”due diligence stocks: 10 · analyst performance pages: 5 · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | €550/yr“Europe including UK annual”stock reports: 9,000+ | $234/yr≈ $19.50/mo“Premium”trial: $1 for 14 days · money back guarantee days: 90 · +1 more |
| Tier 2 | €725/yr“US and Europe including UK annual”stock reports: 19,000+ | — |
| Top plan | Subscription“Custom regions”stock reports: Up to 35,000+ | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Stockopedia and WallStreetZen?
Stockopedia leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and financials, while WallStreetZen puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and top analysts. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Stockopedia or WallStreetZen free to use?
WallStreetZen has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Stockopedia is paid-only. If budget matters, start with WallStreetZen and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Stockopedia or WallStreetZen?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Stockopedia or WallStreetZen on my phone?
Stockopedia lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. WallStreetZen doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Stockopedia or WallStreetZen?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Stockopedia if checklist and data visualizations matter to you; go with WallStreetZen if you'd rather have top analysts and AI research. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Stockopedia and WallStreetZen cover?
Both cover stocks. Stockopedia also handles ETFs and closed-end funds.
Which covers international markets: Stockopedia or WallStreetZen?
Stockopedia has documented international coverage (Europe, North America, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. WallStreetZen is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Stockopedia and WallStreetZen?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: Stockopedia or WallStreetZen?
Both Stockopedia and WallStreetZen 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 WallStreetZen?
Stockopedia handles portfolio tracking. WallStreetZen is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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