Free Yahoo Finance alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

9 of the 10 Yahoo Finance alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Seeking Alpha, TradingView and Sharesight rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Seeking Alpha	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	57.3
2	TradingView	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	5 of 5	52.6
3	Sharesight	Free plan + paid	$7 per month, billed annually (Starter)	No	Web	7 of 7	51.2
4	The Motley Fool	Free plan + paid	$199 per year	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3
5	Simply Wall St	Free plan + paid	$120 a year for Premium (about $10/month, billed annually)	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	7 of 7	42.3
6	CNBC	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3
7	Stock Analysis	Free plan + paid	$9.99/month (Pro)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
8	Koyfin	Free plan + paid	From $39/month (Plus, as listed on pricing page)	No	Web, iOS	5 of 5	40.9
9	Stocktwits	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	40.0

1. Seeking AlphaTop pick
Best for: Self-directed US stock investors who want many analyst opinions, ratings and transcripts in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.3
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Adds in-depth analyst articles, quant ratings and earnings transcripts on top of quotes and news.
Pros
Very broad coverage, including small caps banks don't follow
Earnings call transcripts and dividend data in one place
Quant ratings give a quick factor-based view of a stock
Comment threads surface counter-arguments to each article
Cons
Most ratings and full articles need a paid subscription
Article quality varies because contributors are outside writers
Mainly US stocks and ETFs; thin on other markets
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Seeking Alpha a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Founded
2005
Checked Nov 8, 2026seekingalpha.com(opens source in a new tab)
Articles per month
5,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026about.seekingalpha.com(opens source in a new tab)
Coverage
8,000 to 10,000 tickers per quarter
Checked Nov 8, 2026about.seekingalpha.com(opens source in a new tab)
Contributors paid
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026about.seekingalpha.com(opens source in a new tab)
Focus
US-traded stocks and ETFs
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2. TradingView
Best for: Traders and investors who want strong charts, community scripts and alerts across every device
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Far better charts, screeners and community ideas for active traders.
Pros
Free plan with full-featured charts, no card required
Pine Script and a large library of community indicators
Desktop app on Windows, macOS and Linux with multi-monitor layouts
Layouts and watchlists sync across web, desktop and mobile
Cons
Free plan allows one chart per tab and shows ads
Real-time data for many exchanges is an extra cost
Order execution depends on supported brokers
Visit TradingView Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is TradingView a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes ($0, no card)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
100 million traders and investors
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Multi-monitor
Yes (desktop app)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
Charts per tab
1 (Basic) to 16 (Ultimate)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tradingview.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Sharesight
Best for: Dividend and long-term investors who want automatic tracking across brokers and tax reports
Free plan + paidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Dedicated portfolio tracker with dividends and tax reporting, for investors who mainly track holdings.
Pros
Imports trades from many brokers
Dividends and corporate actions recorded automatically
Tax reports you can share with an accountant
Free plan for small portfolios
Cons
Free plan is capped at 10 holdings
Advanced reports only on higher paid plans
Your data lives on Sharesight's servers
Visit Sharesight Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Sharesight a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, 1 portfolio, 10 holdings
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Broker imports
200+ brokers
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Markets
60+
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Security
SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$7 per month, billed annually (Starter)
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Standard plan
$18 per month, billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
$23.25 per month, billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026sharesight.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. The Motley Fool
Best for: Long-term individual investors who want a steady stream of stock ideas and explanations
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Adds actual stock recommendations and long-term portfolio guidance on top of news.
Pros
Clear, beginner-friendly explanations of companies and investing basics
Consistent long-term, buy-and-hold approach
Large free library of articles and podcasts
Cons
Free articles are full of promotions for paid services
Top tiers cost thousands of dollars a year
Not a broker, so trades still happen elsewhere
Visit The Motley Fool Compare with Yahoo Finance Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is The Motley Fool a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Founded
1993
Checked Nov 8, 2026fool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$199 per year
Checked Nov 8, 2026fool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium members
Over 500,000
Checked Nov 8, 2026fool.com(opens source in a new tab)
Investing approach
Buy and hold 5+ years
Checked Nov 8, 2026fool.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Simply Wall St
Best for: Long-term investors who want quick visual company analysis and a portfolio tracker in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Visual company reports and scores plus a broker-synced portfolio tracker, with a free plan.
Pros
Snowflake charts make a company's strengths and weaknesses quick to scan
Covers stocks across 90+ markets, not just the US
Portfolio tracker syncs with brokers and shows dividend income
Free trial of Premium needs no credit card
Cons
Free plan caps you at a few company reports a month and one 10-holding portfolio
Fundamentals focus; charting and technical analysis are basic
Not a broker, so trades happen in another app
Visit Simply Wall St Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Simply Wall St a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, $0 with 1 portfolio of 10 holdings
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days of Premium, no card
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Coverage
120K+ stocks in 90+ markets
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Data source
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2014, Sydney
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$120 a year for Premium (about $10/month, billed annually)
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
Unlimited plan
$240 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026simplywall.st(opens source in a new tab)
6. CNBC
Best for: Investors who want fast business news, live TV coverage and free watchlists
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Faster breaking business news and live TV coverage, with free quotes and watchlists.
Pros
Fast breaking business and market news
Free quotes and watchlists with an account
Pro tier adds a live TV stream and screeners
US, European and Asian editions
Cons
Free market data is delayed
Several overlapping paid products can be confusing
Coverage leans toward headlines over deep research
Visit CNBC Compare with Yahoo Finance Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is CNBC a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Owner
Versant
Checked Nov 8, 2026cnbc.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid services
CNBC+, CNBC Pro, Investing Club
Checked Nov 8, 2026cnbc.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audience
Half a billion people a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026cnbc.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free data delay
At least 15 minutes
Checked Nov 8, 2026cnbc.com(opens source in a new tab)
7. Stock Analysis
Best for: Investors who want clean fundamentals, screeners and exportable financial data for little or no cost
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Cleaner fundamentals tables, screeners and cheap exports for investors who mainly study financials.
Pros
Most stock, ETF and IPO data is free to view without signing up
Long financial statement histories laid out in readable tables
Pro plan is cheap and comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee
Exports to Excel, CSV and Google Sheets on paid plans
Cons
Pro plan limits downloads to one per day; unlimited exports need the pricier tier
Little original news coverage or analysis compared with larger portals
No charting or trading tools on the level of TradingView
Visit Stock Analysis Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Stock Analysis a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026stockanalysis.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$9.99/month (Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026stockanalysis.com(opens source in a new tab)
Annual price
$79/year (Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026stockanalysis.com(opens source in a new tab)
Refund policy
60-day money-back guarantee
Checked Nov 8, 2026stockanalysis.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2019
Checked Nov 8, 2026stockanalysis.com(opens source in a new tab)
8. Koyfin
Best for: Self-directed investors and small advisory firms wanting terminal-style research at lower cost
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS
40.9
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Terminal-style research with a free plan when Yahoo Finance's data gets too shallow.
Pros
Free plan includes advanced charting and macro dashboards
Deep fundamentals, estimates and transcripts on paid tiers
Advisor plans add client reports and custodian integrations
30-day full refund guarantee
Cons
Free plan limits financial history to 2 years and 2 watchlists
Advisor plans cost several times more than investor plans
Focused on research, not order execution or active day trading
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.37
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Koyfin a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, $0/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
From $39/month (Plus, as listed on pricing page)
Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Refund policy
Full refund within 30 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Global yields
40 countries
Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile app
Yes, synced with desktop
Checked Nov 8, 2026koyfin.com(opens source in a new tab)
9. Stocktwits
Best for: Active retail traders who want real-time chatter and sentiment for the tickers they follow
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from Yahoo Finance
Livelier per-ticker discussion and sentiment if the conversation is what you used most.
Pros
Every ticker has its own live discussion stream
Bullish and bearish tags feed a quick sentiment gauge
Free tier includes watchlists, trending lists, news and earnings
Covers crypto as well as stocks and ETFs
Cons
Post quality is uneven, with lots of hype and noise
Historical sentiment data needs the paid Edge plan
No trading: you still need a separate broker
Ads appear unless you pay for Ad Free
Visit Stocktwits Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Stocktwits a good Yahoo Finance alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.stocktwits.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid plans
Ad Free, Edge, Enterprise
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.stocktwits.com(opens source in a new tab)
Long posts
Up to 10,000 characters (Edge)
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Mobile apps
iPhone and Android, free
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.stocktwits.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
Enterprise data API
Checked Nov 8, 2026help.stocktwits.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. Seeking AlphaTop pick

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2. TradingView

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3. Sharesight

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4. The Motley Fool

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5. Simply Wall St

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6. CNBC

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7. Stock Analysis

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8. Koyfin

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9. Stocktwits

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