VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Tool Comparison

TipRanks vs Valuesider comparison

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

Quick takeaways

TipRanks adds Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, Calendar, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Stock Comparison coverage that Valuesider skips.

Valuesider includes 13F, Investor Holdings, and Blogs categories that TipRanks omits.

TipRanks ships a mobile app. Valuesider is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

TipRanks

tipranks.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.

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Valuesider

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Free, 13F‑based ‘super‑investor’ explorer with two screeners (holdings & activity), per‑investor portfolios, per‑ticker ownership/activity pages, and basic news feeds. Exports to CSV/XLS/XLSX; provides embeddable charts. Transparent about 13F caveats (delay, options/bonds coverage limits) and split adjustments; includes direct SEC report links for verification.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity.
Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position.
Embeddable historical ownership charts for tickers (auto‑updating ‘Top holders’ widget).

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Where they differ

TipRanks

Distinct strengths include:

Top Analysts ETF Screeners Stock Ideas Analyst Forecasts Analyst Recommendations Analyst Price Targets Scores Financials

Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.

Valuesider

Distinct strengths include:

13F Investor Holdings Blogs

Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity.
Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX.
Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	TipRanks	Valuesider
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Institutional Data, News Unique: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Alerts, Calendar, Portfolio, Watchlist, Stock Comparison	Shared: Screeners, Institutional Data, News Unique: 13F, Investor Holdings, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards. Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system. Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings. Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools. Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts. News and sentiment features, with price and watchlist alerts such as 52-week highs/lows.	Unique Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity. Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX. Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX. Per‑ticker ‘Ownership’ & ‘Activity’ pages that aggregate which gurus hold or changed a position. Embeddable historical ownership charts for tickers (auto‑updating ‘Top holders’ widget). Per‑ticker news pages that consolidate recent headlines.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do TipRanks and Valuesider both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Institutional Data, and News workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do TipRanks and Valuesider require subscriptions?

Both TipRanks and Valuesider keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

TipRanks ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Valuesider focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

TipRanks differentiates itself with Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings., whereas Valuesider stands out for Super‑investor hub: browse portfolios of well‑known value investors (Buffett, Ackman, Klarman, etc.) with top holdings and recent activity., Holdings Screener (free): filter by % of grand portfolio, # of gurus, security type, values, and more; export CSV/XLS/XLSX., and Activity Screener (free): filter buys/sells by period (last Q, last 2/4 Qs or latest N reports) and by security type; export CSV/XLS/XLSX..

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