Stock Rover is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding ETF Screeners and Stock Comparison coverage and Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier). and Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders. features (category overlap ~93%).
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Alternatives to Morningstar Investor
Curated replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to stress-test Morningstar Investor against peers before committing to a long-term plan.
Quick takeaways
Free tiers remain available through Stock Rover, Seeking Alpha, FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times), TipRanks, Koyfin, GuruFocus, Investing.com, Tickertape, Yahoo Finance, Zacks (Zacks.com), FINVIZ, Fiscal.ai, Stock Analysis, MarketWatch, Nasdaq.com, TradingView, Trendlyne, and Stock Unlock for side-by-side testing.
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., and Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Bulls Say Bear Say.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Metrics-rich tables with up to 700+ data points in the Premium Plus plan (275+ / 375+ / 700+ by tier)., Flexible screening: ranked screening, historical screening, and custom equation builders., Portfolio analytics include correlation matrices, Monte Carlo “future simulations,” rebalancing tools, and trade planning support., and Insight Panel combines fundamentals, analyst recommendations, news, and full earnings transcripts in one view.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Calendar
Standout features: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., and Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, and Insider Data coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need News, ETF Overview, and ETF Holdings.
Adds coverage: Compounding Calculator, ETF Screeners, Insider Data, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news., and Alerts can be managed on-site or via myFT email preferences.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Correlation
Standout features: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators., and Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Analyst Forecasts
Standout features: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings., and Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Calendar coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Calendar, and Transcripts
Standout features: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted., and Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, and Backtesting coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Watchlist, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Backtesting, and Investor Holdings
Standout features: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel., and Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Calendar, and Dividends coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., and Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, and Splits
Standout features: Global multi-asset coverage across stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, futures, and options with real-time charts on web and mobile., Extensive calendars for economic events, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs, and options expirations, with user-configurable alerts., Portfolio and watchlist syncing across devices, with CSV import for holdings., and Stock Screener with customizable filters; InvestingPro+ adds advanced screeners and export functionality.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Dividends, Splits, and Analyst Forecasts coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts, and Analyst Recommendations
Standout features: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day., and Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, Data Visualizations, and Analyst Recommendations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include 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..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets
Standout features: 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., and Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Calendar, and Analyst Forecasts coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Financials, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, and Analyst Price Targets
Standout features: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters., and Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Backtesting, and Data APIs coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Backtesting, Data APIs, and Insider Data
Standout features: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., and Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Calendar coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., and AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need News, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Calendar, and Dividends
Standout features: Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers., and Analyst data including forward estimates, revisions, price targets, and ratings.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, IPO, and Top Analysts coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., and Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Alerts, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, IPO, Top Analysts, and Stock Comparison
Standout features: Stock, ETF, and IPO screeners with 200+ indicators and real-time filtering. Pro users can save screens., Coverage spans more than 100,000 tradable symbols worldwide. US quotes are real-time via Cboe; international quotes are delayed or EOD depending on exchange., Financial data provided by S&P Global. Free users see 5 years of history; Pro extends to 10 years. Downloadable exports use Nasdaq Data Link (US) and FMP (non-US)., and Pro plan includes unlimited CSV/Excel exports, advanced analyst filtering, business metrics for 40,000+ companies, detailed ETF holdings, and full corporate actions. Pricing: $6.58/month (annual) or $9.99/month (monthly).
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, Data Visualizations, and Paper Trading coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Portfolio, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Calendar, Data Visualizations, Paper Trading, and Options
Standout features: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., and BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Calendar, Dividends, and Splits coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Alerts, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Calendar, Dividends, Splits, and IPO
Standout features: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega., and Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Closed-End Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Checklist, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., and Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Fund Overview.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Checklist, Data Visualizations, and Analyst Forecasts
Standout features: Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.”, StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications., Portfolios (“Folios”) track performance with time-weighted returns and integrate company announcements and reporting calendars., and Unlimited custom alerts on price moves or any screenable fundamental/technical rule, with delivery by email or in-app notification.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., and Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, and Options & Derivatives
Standout features: Flexible charting with up to 16 charts per layout, synchronized by symbol and timeframe., Over 400 built-in indicators, 100,000+ community scripts, and 110+ drawing tools., Server-side alerts with 13 conditions, drawing-tool triggers, and webhook integrations., and Equity, ETF, forex, and crypto screeners with auto-refresh and export options.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., and Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, and Fund Overview.
Adds coverage: Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more., and DVM score (Durability-Valuation-Momentum) available with historical charts and exportable to CSV/XLS.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Dividends coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need News, Financials, and Fund Overview.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Dividends, and Insider Data
Standout features: Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts., and Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
Coverage Snapshot
Where alternatives already align
Most shared categories across the top matches.
New angles introduced
Categories the alternatives add beyond Morningstar Investor.
Access & Pricing
Free options
18/20
18 of 20 alternatives keep a free tier for trials.
Mobile ready
17/20
17 matches support mobile alongside Morningstar Investor.
API availability
4/20
4 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
10 starred / 20 tested
10 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 20 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
58%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best alternatives to Morningstar Investor?
Morningstar Investor users most often consider Stock Rover, Seeking Alpha, and FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times) as their go-to alternatives.
Which alternatives keep a free tier?
Stock Rover, Seeking Alpha, FT Markets (Markets data — Financial Times), TipRanks, Koyfin, GuruFocus, Investing.com, Tickertape, Yahoo Finance, Zacks (Zacks.com), FINVIZ, Fiscal.ai, Stock Analysis, MarketWatch, Nasdaq.com, TradingView, Trendlyne, and Stock Unlock offer a free plan or trial option, making them easy to test before committing to a paid subscription.
Which workflows do the top Morningstar Investor alternatives cover?
Expect deep coverage across Alerts, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Holdings, ETF Overview, Financials, Fund Holdings, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Rating, News, Portfolio, Scores, Screeners, and Watchlist, so you can port most Morningstar Investor workflows without much friction.
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Starred Tools
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Tested Tools
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