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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

TipRanks vs Value Investors Club (VIC) comparison

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

TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Value Investors Club (VIC) logo

Value Investors Club (VIC)

valueinvestorsclub.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Value Investors Club (VIC)Web
Categories
TipRanks35
Value Investors Club (VIC)2
Pricing details

Tool

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales

Tool

Value Investors Club (VIC)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Guest (Delayed Access)Free
Member (Accepted)Free
Category leaders
ScreenersTipRanks
PortfolioTipRanks
WatchlistTipRanks
NewsTipRanks
AlertsTipRanks
DividendsTipRanks
FinancialsTipRanks
Insider DataTipRanks
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeTipRanksValue Investors Club (VIC)
Asset types
StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies
StocksBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
IntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between TipRanks and Value Investors Club (VIC)?

TipRanks focuses on Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners while Value Investors Club (VIC) specializes in Stock Ideas, and Forums. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do TipRanks and Value Investors Club (VIC) cost?

Good news—both TipRanks and Value Investors Club (VIC) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Which is better for beginners—TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC)?

TipRanks is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Can I use TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC) on my phone?

TipRanks has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Value Investors Club (VIC) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC) have an API?

TipRanks provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Value Investors Club (VIC) doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC)?

Choose TipRanks if you need Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals).. Go with Value Investors Club (VIC) if Highly selective membership: applicants must submit a current idea to be considered; only a few hundred active members at any time., and Members are required to post at least two ideas per year (up to six) and rate 20 ideas annually to maintain access. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do TipRanks and Value Investors Club (VIC) cover?

Both cover Stocks. TipRanks also includes ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, and Currencies. Value Investors Club (VIC) adds coverage for Bonds.

Which has a better stock screener—TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC)?

TipRanks includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Value Investors Club (VIC) focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with TipRanks or Value Investors Club (VIC)?

TipRanks offers portfolio tracking features. Value Investors Club (VIC) is more focused on research and analysis.

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