ScreenerHero vs Stockopedia

Two European screeners.Different tools for different investors.

Stockopedia built a reputation around StockRanks — a composite score that combines quality, value, and momentum. ScreenerHero is built around the opposite assumption: serious investors want to apply their own criteria to raw data, not rely on a proprietary rank. Both are valid. This page explains the difference clearly so you can decide.

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TL;DR

If you want a score that tells you what to look at, Stockopedia is well-designed for that. If you want to apply your own filters to a European universe that includes microcaps — and pay significantly less doing it — ScreenerHero is the better fit.

At a glance

CategoryScreenerHeroStockopedia
European microcap coverageFullPartial (UK-weighted)
PriceFree / €25 mo (Premium)~€60/mo (no free tier)
Screener filtersP/E, P/B, ROE, EV/EBITDA, margins, beta, momentumStockRanks + limited custom filters
UI densityDesktop-first, data-dense tablesCard-based, narrative-oriented
Free tierFull screener — no signup neededNo meaningful free tier
Proprietary scoring systemNo — raw data onlyYes — StockRanks (Quality + Value + Momentum)
Earnings & dividend calendarYes — 14-day forwardYes
Heatmap / market overviewYes — sector heatmapLimited
Data freshnessEOD — updated after closeEOD

Where the differences actually matter

Coverage — especially below large cap

Stockopedia covers global markets, but the product's editorial voice and screener quality are strongest in UK equities. For European investors screening Spanish, Italian, or German small caps, coverage gaps are real and documented by users in their forums.

ScreenerHero covers all active instruments on BME, Euronext Paris, XETRA, and Borsa Italiana — including microcaps. Coverage gaps in fundamentals data (common for illiquid names) are shown inline in the screener, not hidden.

Screener workflow — raw data vs scored ranks

Stockopedia's main innovation is the StockRanks system: a composite percentile that tells you how a stock ranks on quality, value, and momentum relative to its universe. It's well-designed and useful if you trust the methodology and want a shortcut.

ScreenerHero doesn't have a composite score. The screener exposes raw metrics — P/E, P/B, ROE, EV/EBITDA, profit margin, beta, dividend yield, and momentum — and lets you filter and sort by any combination. If your strategy has specific thresholds, this is faster. If you prefer a guided score, Stockopedia is the better fit.

Price — €60/mo vs €0 to start

Stockopedia starts at approximately €55–65/mo depending on your region and plan. There is no meaningful free tier — the trial is time-limited and gates most screener features.

ScreenerHero's core screener is free — no account, no trial period. Premium adds alerts, exports, and extended data at €25/mo. You can run a full session, build filter presets, and evaluate the data quality before paying anything.

UI philosophy — dense data vs narrative context

Stockopedia wraps its data in editorial commentary, company narratives, and a card-based layout. This works well for investors who want context and explanation alongside the numbers.

ScreenerHero is built desktop-first for analysis sessions of 30–90 minutes. The interface is dense, data-first, and optimised for speed — not for reading stories about a company. If you already know what you're looking for and want to filter a 1,000+ stock universe fast, that design difference matters.

ScreenerHero is the better fit if…

  • Investors who want to screen European stocks by their own criteria, not a preset score
  • Anyone covering small and microcap European names that most tools ignore
  • Analysts who want dense, fast tables — not infographic summaries
  • Users who need a serious tool without committing €60/mo before they know if it fits

Stockopedia is the better fit if…

  • Investors who prefer a guided, score-driven workflow (StockRanks)
  • UK-focused investors who want deep editorial context alongside data
  • Beginners who want a structured framework rather than raw filters
  • Investors willing to pay for curated quality/value/momentum rankings

Common questions when switching

Does ScreenerHero replace Stockopedia for the StockRanks methodology?

No. If StockRanks is your primary signal, ScreenerHero won't replicate it — there is no composite score. ScreenerHero is built for investors with their own criteria who want to apply those criteria to a clean dataset.

How does ScreenerHero handle the European coverage Stockopedia sometimes misses?

ScreenerHero is built exclusively for European equities. All active instruments from BME, Euronext Paris, XETRA, and Borsa Italiana are in the universe, including illiquid names. Where fundamental data is missing (more common in microcaps), the screener marks it explicitly.

Can I try ScreenerHero before committing?

Yes — the screener is open without login. Run your filters, check the coverage on the names you follow, and decide. No trial period, no time limit on the free tier.

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Filter 1,100+ European stocks by P/E, ROE, P/B, EV/EBITDA, and more. Free, no signup. Premium at €25/mo when you need alerts and exports.

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