Valuein vs SimFin
Friendliest cheap on-ramp — Valuein scales to a real PIT, survivorship-free universe
The key difference
SimFin is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to start. Valuein is what you move to when a ~4,000–5,000-name universe and weak point-in-time start to bite: 19,000+ names including delisted, a true accepted_at vintage, audited ratios, and a fact_id on every number.
Outcomes that matter
What you actually get done — not just a feature checklist.
| The job | Valuein | SimFin |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest easy start | Free SEC tier, no card | Free tier (data delayed ~12 months) |
| Universe coverage | 19,000+ incl. delisted, to 1993 | ~4,000–5,000 US companies, to ~2003 |
| Backtest that survives out-of-sample | True accepted_at PIT vintage | Delisted kept, but weak PIT vintage |
| Entry price | $0 free, then $49/mo | Free, then $15–$71/mo (verified) |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Valuein | SimFin |
|---|---|---|
| Universe Coverage | 19,000+ active + delisted | ~4,000–5,000 US companies |
| History Depth | 1993 → present | ~20 years (to ~2003) |
| Point-in-Time | True restatement vintage (accepted_at) | Survivorship claimed; PIT vintage weak |
| Per-fact Audit Trail | fact_id → filing on every figure | SimFin+ links to the source filing |
| AI Agent Access | First-party MCP + safety guardrails | Third-party bundle only |
SimFin details and pricing are based on publicly available information as of June 2026 and may have changed — verify on their site. Where a competitor's figure is vendor-reported or estimated, we say so.
Where SimFin is stronger
- SimFin is cheaper at the entry tiers ($15–$71/mo)
- SimFin has an approachable Python package and a bundled web screener + backtester
- SimFin has a genuine free tier (with a ~12-month data delay)
Best for
Retail and semi-pro analysts who started on SimFin and need a larger survivorship-free universe, real point-in-time, and fact-level provenance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Valuein a good alternative to SimFin?
Yes, when SimFin's ~4,000–5,000-name universe or weaker point-in-time becomes a constraint. Valuein covers 19,000+ names including delisted, with a true restatement-vintage PIT and a fact_id on every number — while still offering a free, no-card tier.
SimFin+ links to the filing — isn't that the same audit trail?
SimFin+ adds a source column at the statement level. Valuein attaches a fact_id to each individual figure that resolves to the exact filing, so an AI agent's every number is independently verifiable.
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