VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Uncle Stock vs USAspending comparison

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

Uncle Stock logo

Uncle Stock

unclestock.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
USAspending logo

USAspending

usaspending.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Uncle StockWeb, API
USAspendingWeb, API
Categories
Uncle Stock12
USAspending5
Pricing details

Tool

Uncle Stock

$10.83/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Bronze (Monthly)$20/mo
Bronze (Yearly)$130/yr
Silver (Monthly)$35/mo
Silver (Yearly)$210/yr
Gold (Monthly)$60/mo
Gold (Yearly)$350/yr

Tool

USAspending

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Category leaders
ScreenersUncle Stock
PortfolioUncle Stock
WatchlistUncle Stock
BacktestingUncle Stock
AlertsUncle Stock
FinancialsUncle Stock
Valuation ModelsUncle Stock
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeUncle StockUSAspending
Asset types
StocksCryptos
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSV
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

USAspending strengths2

Categories covered by USAspending only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Uncle Stock and USAspending?

Uncle Stock focuses on Screeners, Backtesting, and Data Visualizations while USAspending specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Uncle Stock and USAspending cost?

Good news—both Uncle Stock and USAspending offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Uncle Stock and USAspending have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Uncle Stock or USAspending?

Choose Uncle Stock if you need Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze ., and Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) .. Go with USAspending if Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., and Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Uncle Stock and USAspending cover?

Both cover common asset types. Uncle Stock also includes Stocks, and Cryptos. USAspending adds coverage for Other.

Can I export data from Uncle Stock and USAspending?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Uncle Stock or USAspending?

Uncle Stock includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. USAspending focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Uncle Stock or USAspending?

Uncle Stock offers portfolio tracking features. USAspending is more focused on research and analysis.

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