★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
TIKR vs Uncle Stock
Pick TIKR if
TIKR
Free • From $24.95/mo · Web
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and news, things Uncle Stock doesn't offer
Pick Uncle Stock if
Uncle Stock
Free • From $130/yr · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10.83/mo instead of $24.95/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about backtesting, scores, and APIs & data feeds, things TIKR doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
TIKR and Uncle Stock cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TIKR simply does more: 18 categories to Uncle Stock's 11, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and news. Uncle Stock counters by starting cheaper at $10.83/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Uncle Stock$10.83/mo vs $24.95/mo
- Free trial
- Uncle Stock14 days
- Broader coverage
- TIKR18 vs 11 categories
- API access
- Uncle Stock
- Asset coverage
- Uncle StockAdds cryptos
- Free plan
- Both
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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 | Free • From $24.95/mo | Free • From $130/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 37 limits: Free: geographic coverage: US only, Free: financial history years: 3 +35 more | 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 +7 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 18 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 4 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +2 more | Sharadar and Financial Modeling Prep |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit TIKR | Visit Uncle Stock |
Where each one shines
What TIKR and Uncle Stock each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What TIKR and Uncle Stock each do best.What TIKR does best
- Research coverage for common stocks through a terminal-style workspace focused on financial statements, ratios, valuation multiples, estimates, filings, transcripts, ownership, news, and watchlists.
- Screening for a global equity universe of more than 100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges using regions, industries, financial metrics, ratios, valuation, forecasts, growth, margins, and other criteria.
- Analysis of company fundamentals with income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratio views, chartable line items, peer comparison, and plan-based historical depth.
- Tools for building valuation work with trailing and forward multiples, historical multiple charts, competitor comparisons, guided valuation models, and advanced valuation model settings.
- Views for reviewing Wall Street estimates for revenue, EBITDA, EPS, and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with deeper forward estimate access on higher tiers.
What Uncle Stock does best
- Screening for more than 100,000 global stocks across regions and market caps using more than 2,000 fundamental and valuation metrics.
- Guru-inspired models and screens based on investors such as Buffett, Graham, and Lynch, with plan-dependent advice, scores, and price-target metrics.
- Tools for building screens with metric conditions, Must/Should/Exclude clauses, and Silver-plus multi-criteria composite ranking.
- Backtest fundamental screens with yearly rebalancing on Silver, then quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing on Gold.
- Configuration for backtests with sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell or stop-loss rules, and multiple position-sizing methods.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TIKR and Uncle Stock, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for TIKR and Uncle Stock, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors+1 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarReutersFinancial Modeling Prep | SharadarFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | Not specified | Manual |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | TIKRSupport: Email | Castlefish BVCountry: BelgiumSupport: Chat, Email, Phone, and Forum |
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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 | Freegeographic coverage: US only · financial history years: 3 · +9 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $24.95/mo“Plus”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +11 more | $130/yr≈ $10.83/mo“Bronze (Yearly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 2 | $54.95/mo“Pro”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 20 · +11 more | $210/yr≈ $17.50/mo“Silver (Yearly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Ultimate” | $20/mo“Bronze (Monthly)”history years: 25 · us history years: 35 |
| Tier 4 | — | $350/yr≈ $29.17/mo“Gold (Yearly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Tier 5 | — | $35/mo“Silver (Monthly)”backtest rebalance: Yearly |
| Top plan | — | $60/mo“Gold (Monthly)”api calls per month: 300 · backtest rebalance: Quarterly/Half-yearly |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between TIKR and Uncle Stock?
TIKR leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations, while Uncle Stock puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do TIKR and Uncle Stock cost?
Good news: both TIKR and Uncle Stock have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Does TIKR or Uncle Stock have an API?
Uncle Stock has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. TIKR doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose TIKR or Uncle Stock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick TIKR if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Uncle Stock if you'd rather have backtesting and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do TIKR and Uncle Stock cover?
Both cover stocks. Uncle Stock adds cryptos on top.
Can I export data from TIKR and Uncle Stock?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (TIKR: Excel; Uncle Stock: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Are TIKR and Uncle Stock good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: TIKR or Uncle Stock?
Both TIKR 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 TIKR or Uncle Stock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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