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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Wisesheets vs Yahoo Finance comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Wisesheets adds Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Analyst Forecasts, and Broker Connectors coverage that Yahoo Finance skips.

Yahoo Finance includes Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Dividends, and Splits categories that Wisesheets omits.

Wisesheets highlights: Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes..

Yahoo Finance is known for: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..

Yahoo Finance keeps a free entry point that Wisesheets lacks.

Yahoo Finance offers mobile access, which Wisesheets skips.

Wisesheets

wisesheets.io

Spreadsheet add‑on for Excel & Google Sheets delivering fundamentals, key metrics, analyst estimates, live/historical prices, dividends, ETF/fund fields, options chains/greeks (Elite), plus a built‑in screener and a broker sync (‘Portfolio Connect’) via SnapTrade. Uses Yahoo‑style tickers and emphasizes standardized statements; options data requires the Elite plan. ‘Live’ prices are provided through the add‑ins (not a standalone REST API). For broker syncing, connections are handled by SnapTrade (SOC 2 Type II).

Platforms

Web

Desktop

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.
Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints.

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Yahoo Finance

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One of the most widely used finance portals, offering global market coverage, news, screeners, and portfolio tools. A free plan provides core features, while paid Silver and Gold tiers add extras such as research, enhanced filters, and historical data downloads. Real-time vs delayed quotes vary by exchange, and mobile apps support price alerts and personalized news.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Financials, and Options plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

Wisesheets

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Analyst Forecasts

Broker Connectors

Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite).
‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers.
Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes.
Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds.

Yahoo Finance

Distinct strengths include:

Analyst Recommendations

Analyst Price Targets

ETF Holdings

Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research.
Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free.
Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data.
Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Wisesheets	Yahoo Finance
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Education Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Analyst Forecasts, Broker Connectors	Shared: Screeners, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, Portfolio, Education Unique: Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, Dividends, Splits
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Currencies, Commodities, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Futures, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Bonds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Desktop	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite). ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers. Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes. Coverage across major global exchanges (US, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa) and OTC; supports ETFs and mutual funds. Portfolio Connect: sync holdings/transactions from 30+ brokers via SnapTrade; daily refresh; IRR/Sharpe/factor‑style views and wash‑sale/tax‑loss hints. No Wisesheets‑side daily quota; typical Google limits apply (e.g., ~20k requests/day for standard Google accounts, ~100k for paid).	Unique Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research. Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free. Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data. Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles. Equity, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters; Plus tiers add premium filters such as Morningstar ratings. Portfolio tracking with editable lots and transaction history; certain brokerages can be linked for automatic holdings sync.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Wisesheets and Yahoo Finance both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Options, ETF Overview, Portfolio, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Yahoo Finance offers a free entry point, while Wisesheets requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Yahoo Finance ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Wisesheets focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Wisesheets differentiates itself with Excel & Google Sheets add‑ins with custom functions: =WISE() for fundamentals/estimates/segments and =WISEPRICE() for live & historical prices/dividends; =WISEOPTIONS() for option chains and greeks (Elite)., ‘Statement Dump’ pulls 19Y annual or 72 quarters of IS/BS/CF plus key & growth metrics; optional ‘SEC as reported’ view for US filers., and Built‑in Screener (Elite): filter by market cap, dividend yield, sector, industry, exchange; ‘Get List’ and ‘Get Data’ modes., whereas Yahoo Finance stands out for Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..

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