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Tool Comparison

Uncle Stock vs Value Line comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Uncle Stock adds Backtesting, Valuation Models, Institutional Data, Portfolio, Data APIs, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Value Line skips.

Value Line includes Stock Ideas, ETF Overview, Fund Overview, Options, News, and Newsletters categories that Uncle Stock omits.

In depth comparison

Uncle Stock

unclestock.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Fundamental stock screener/backtester for DIY/value investors. Plan gating: Bronze = screener + watchlist + shared queries; Silver adds multi-sort, flexible matching, charts, and yearly backtests; Gold adds quarterly/half-yearly backtests, portfolio email notifications, CSV export/API (max 300 calls/month), and crypto coverage . Pricing is shown in both USD and EUR on the official pricing page . Some quotes/indexes are delayed (~30 minutes per terms) .

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze .
Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) .
Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude .
(Silver+) Built-in backtesting of screens with yearly rebalancing; (Gold) adds quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing .
Backtest configuration includes sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell/stop-loss rules, and multiple position sizing methods (e.g., equal / volatility-weighted) .

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Value Line

valueline.com

Value Line is a research platform offering proprietary ranks and analyst commentary across multiple subscription services (equities, funds/ETFs, options, and stock-pick newsletters). Some newsletters are free, while core research access is subscription-based. Digital equity packages (e.g., Investment Survey - Smart Investor / Savvy Investor) include tools like a screener, watchlists, alerts and charting; coverage and entitlements vary by service.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).
Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios.

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Where they differ

Uncle Stock

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Valuation Models Institutional Data Portfolio Data APIs APIs & SDKs

Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze .
Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) .
Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude .
(Silver+) Built-in backtesting of screens with yearly rebalancing; (Gold) adds quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing .

Value Line

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Ideas ETF Overview Fund Overview Options News Newsletters

Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Uncle Stock	Value Line
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Watchlist, Alerts Unique: Backtesting, Valuation Models, Institutional Data, Portfolio, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs	Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Watchlist, Alerts Unique: Stock Ideas, ETF Overview, Fund Overview, Options, News, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze . Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) . Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude . (Silver+) Built-in backtesting of screens with yearly rebalancing; (Gold) adds quarterly and half-yearly rebalancing . Backtest configuration includes sector caps, rebalance strategies, early-sell/stop-loss rules, and multiple position sizing methods (e.g., equal / volatility-weighted) . (Gold) Lightweight portfolio tracking (manual positions/limits) with email notifications; landing page also mentions “smart alerts” .	Unique Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription). Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access). Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk. Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts). Savvy Investor is described as the most comprehensive non-professional equity package, giving access to a universe of 3,000+ companies across 90+ industries and seven model portfolios. Mutual fund, ETF, and options coverage are offered as separate services (e.g., Fund Advisor Plus, ETFs Service, Options Survey).
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 Uncle Stock and Value Line both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, Scores, Watchlist, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Uncle Stock and Value Line require subscriptions?

Both Uncle Stock and Value Line keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Uncle Stock and Value Line?

Both Uncle Stock and Value Line prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Uncle Stock differentiates itself with Screens 97,000+ stocks (nano-cap to large-cap) with 2,000+ metrics; pricing page lists “History: 23 years” on Bronze ., Includes guru-inspired models/screens (Buffett, Graham, Lynch) and provides advice/scores and a price target metric set (plan-dependent) ., and Screen builder supports metric conditions and (Silver+) multi-criteria composite ranking; query clauses include Must/Should/Exclude ., whereas Value Line stands out for Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access)., and Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk..

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