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The Free Alternative
to Stockopedia
Full 7-factor stock analysis, live dividend screens, and a free portfolio tracker for every LSE-listed company. No credit card required.
- UK & US stocks — both on the free tier
- 7-factor Risk/Reward model
- Free stock screener
- Investing competitions — free to enter
- Deeper portfolio analytics — sector, income, performance
- No subscription to view any analysis
- UK + international stocks
- StockRank (Quality/Value/Momentum)
- Active community & forum
- Portfolio screening tools
- Long-established (since 2011)
- Subscription required for all data
Feature Comparison
How the two platforms compare on the features UK investors use most.
| Feature | Openbook | Stockopedia |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Access | ||
| Free tier | Yes — full analysis visible | No — subscription required |
| Starting price | £0 | ~£25/month |
| Free trial | Permanent free tier | 14-day trial |
| Stock Coverage | ||
| UK stocks (LSE, incl. AIM) | Yes — 6,200+ free | Yes — paid only |
| US stocks | Yes — free tier | Yes — paid only |
| Factor scoring model | 7-factor Risk/Reward model | StockRank (Quality/Value/Momentum) |
| Risk rated separately from reward | Yes — two independent ratings | Blended into single StockRank |
| Multi-year financial history | Yes | Yes |
| Cash flow analysis | Dedicated Cash Flow factor | Included in Quality factor |
| Dividend data & history | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & Screens | ||
| Stock screener | Yes — free | Yes — paid tier |
| Live dividend yield screen | Yes — updates every 6 hours | Static articles / screener |
| Live low P/E value screen | Yes — updates every 6 hours | Via screener (manual) |
| Portfolio tracker | Free | Paid |
| Portfolio analytics depth | Sector, income, performance, risk breakdown | Basic — paid tier |
| Dividend income tracker | Yes — projected income view | Paid |
| Investing competitions | Yes — free to enter | No |
| Financial calculators | DCF, P/E, dividend yield, compound interest | Limited |
| Education & Content | ||
| UK investing guides | 20+ free guides | Extensive blog library |
| Investing glossary | 26+ UK-specific terms | General content |
| Community / forum | Not yet | Active StockoPedia community |
| Monthly stock reports | Yes — free | Yes — paid |
What Makes Openbook Different
Four things worth knowing before you pay for anything.
Actually free to start
Stockopedia requires a subscription before you see any meaningful analysis. Openbook's full 7-factor breakdown is visible without an account for every one of its 6,200+ UK stocks. The free tier is not a teaser — it's the product.
Both markets on the free tier
Stockopedia is primarily a UK platform — and you pay for access. Openbook gives you UK and US stocks on the free tier. Whether you're analysing a FTSE 100 dividend payer or a Nasdaq growth stock, the 7-factor model applies without a subscription.
Live screens, not static articles
Most sites answer "highest dividend yield UK stocks" with an article from last quarter. Openbook's live dividend screen pulls from the LSE every six hours. You see today's numbers, not last quarter's.
Investing competitions — Stockopedia has none
Openbook runs free investing competitions where you build a portfolio, track it against other investors, and see how your stock picks perform over time. It's the fastest way to develop real conviction without risking real money. Stockopedia has no equivalent feature.
Who Should Use Which Platform
Choose Openbook if you…
- Want free access to UK and US stock analysis
- Want a free stock screener with no paywall
- Track dividend income and portfolio performance for free
- Want investing competitions to test your stock-picking
- Want Risk and Reward rated as two separate signals
- Want live dividend and value screens updated daily
Consider Stockopedia if you…
- Want an active community and discussion forum
- Need international coverage beyond the LSE
- Rely heavily on custom screening with advanced filters
- Value 15 years of published content and data depth
- Are a professional investor comfortable paying for premium tools
See the analysis before you commit
Every equity page on Openbook is publicly accessible. View the full 7-factor breakdown, financial history, and dividend data for any UK or US stock — before you create an account.
Common Questions
Is there a free alternative to Stockopedia?
Yes. Openbook Analytics offers a free tier with full access to factor scores, financial history, and dividend data for every LSE-listed company. Unlike Stockopedia, which requires a paid subscription to see any meaningful analysis, Openbook is free to start with no credit card required.
How does Openbook's 7-factor model compare to Stockopedia's StockRank?
Both systems score companies on fundamental factors, but they differ in methodology. Stockopedia's StockRank combines Quality, Value, and Momentum into a single score. Openbook separates Reward factors (Growth, Momentum, Profitability, Valuation) from Risk factors (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Volatility), giving investors two independent ratings rather than one blended score. This lets you see whether a high-ranking stock is high because of strong fundamentals or simply because it's cheap.
Does Openbook cover all the same UK stocks as Stockopedia?
Openbook covers 6,200+ LSE-listed equities including the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, FTSE All-Share, and AIM. Both platforms cover the main UK market comprehensively. Openbook is exclusively LSE-focused, which means the data, educational content, and tools are all built around how UK companies report under IFRS accounting standards.
Can I track my portfolio on Openbook for free?
Yes. The portfolio tracker is included in Openbook's free tier. It shows projected dividend income, sector concentration, and position-level performance — features that require a paid Stockopedia subscription.
Is Stockopedia better than Openbook for experienced investors?
Stockopedia has been running since 2011 and has an active community, detailed screening tools, and a large library of historical content. For experienced investors who rely heavily on screening and community discussion, Stockopedia's depth may be preferable. Openbook is stronger for investors who want clean, structured factor analysis per company without a monthly subscription.
Does Openbook offer investment advice?
No. Openbook is an educational and analytical tool. Nothing on the platform constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. All analysis is for informational purposes only.
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