VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Programmatic picks

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Alternatives to The Motley Fool

Curated replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to stress-test The Motley Fool against peers before committing to a long-term plan.

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Quick takeaways

Stockopedia is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding Screeners and Financials coverage and Equity screener with more than 350 ratios and over 65 prebuilt “GuruScreens.” and StockRanks™ system rates every stock on Quality, Value, and Momentum, with additional risk ratings and style classifications. features (category overlap ~88%).

Free tiers remain available through Smartkarma, Dividend.com, InsideArbitrage, ETF.com, Stock Analysis, Stock Rover, TradingView, Finimize, Stock Unlock, Prospero.ai, BeyondSPX, TipRanks, Tickertape, Yahoo Finance, CEO.CA, Sharesight, eToro, and Revolut (Invest) for side-by-side testing.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Screeners, Financials, Scores, and Checklist.

#1 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on Tested
Similarity score 1375Category overlap: 88%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasPortfolioWatchlistNewsEducationNewsletters

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Financials, and Scores coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Financials, Scores, and Checklist

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.

#2 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1238Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasWatchlistNewsVideosNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Portfolio and Education.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, and AI

Standout features: AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap., Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics., and Personalised watchlists and real-time notifications, with opt-in email alerts when relevant insights are published.

#3 Alternative

Hands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 1212Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasPortfolioWatchlistNewsNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Calendar, and Dividends coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Education and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, and Scores

Standout features: Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members., and Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.

#4 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1204Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsVideosNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Alerts, Calendar, and Acquisitions coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., and Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas and Education.

Adds coverage: Alerts, Calendar, Acquisitions, and Spin-offs

Standout features: Merger Arbitrage Tool with announced‑deal lists, spread tracking, calendars and deal updates; ‘Deals in the Works’ and deal post‑mortems., Insider data hub with ‘Insider Weekends’, cluster buys, buys near highs, flip‑floppers, top‑performing insiders and sector heat‑map., Buyback suite: daily buyback announcements, searchable buyback history, ‘Buyback Wednesdays’, and ‘Double Dipper’ (insiders + buybacks)., and Spinoff suite: upcoming/completed spinoffs and ‘Spinsider’ screen; CVR deals database with outcomes.

#5 Alternative

Similarity score 1190Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsVideosNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, and Paper Trading coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., and paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas and Education.

Adds coverage: Brokerage, Options & Derivatives, Paper Trading, and Advanced Order Types

Standout features: Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs., paperMoney® virtual accounts that let you practice trading with live market data., and Tradable universe spans stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and forex—though futures and forex require separate approval and are offered by Schwab Futures & Forex LLC.

#6 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1144Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsEducationVideosNewsletters

Assets: ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., and Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas and Blogs.

Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, ETF Overview, and ETF Performance

Standout features: ETF Screener covering the U.S. ETF universe, powered by FactSet data. Results include total return metrics and can be saved with an account., ETF Comparison tool to evaluate funds side by side on costs, performance, portfolio composition, factors, and ESG metrics., Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows, searchable by ticker and time period., and Holdings search tool: enter a stock to see which ETFs have meaningful exposure to it.

#7 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 1115Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasPortfolioWatchlistNewsBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Top Analysts coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Stock screener with 272+ filters across general, performance, analyst, dividend, financial and valuation categories; results can be downloaded or opened in the screener and saved on Pro/Unlimited plans., ETF screener with 98 filters (asset class, dividends, performance, sector, etc.) plus ETF comparison tool for side‑by‑side analysis., and IPO suite: recent IPO list, upcoming IPO calendar (shows price range, shares offered, deal size, market cap & revenue), IPO statistics charting the number of IPOs by year, IPO news feed, and an IPO screener with 40+ filters..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Education, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, and IPO

Standout features: Stock screener with 272+ filters across general, performance, analyst, dividend, financial and valuation categories; results can be downloaded or opened in the screener and saved on Pro/Unlimited plans., ETF screener with 98 filters (asset class, dividends, performance, sector, etc.) plus ETF comparison tool for side‑by‑side analysis., IPO suite: recent IPO list, upcoming IPO calendar (shows price range, shares offered, deal size, market cap & revenue), IPO statistics charting the number of IPOs by year, IPO news feed, and an IPO screener with 40+ filters., and Top Analysts ranking page with success rates, average returns, number of ratings and last rating date, plus Top 50 Strong‑Buy Stocks list showing upside potential.

#8 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 1115Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsEducationVideos

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Newsletters, and Blogs.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison

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.

#9 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 1115Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasPortfolioWatchlistNewsEducation

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Videos, Newsletters, and Blogs.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, 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.

#10 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1084Category overlap: 100%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasNewsEducationNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Standout features include Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read., Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events., and Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Portfolio, Watchlist, and Videos.

Standout features: Free daily newsletter that distills global market and investing news into a 3-minute read., Pro subscription unlocks in-depth research reports, insights, “Quick Takes,” advanced investing guides, and monthly analyst Q&A events., Real-time market data and fundamentals on approximately 20,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs., and Built-in audio mode (“Listen”) for most articles on web and mobile.

#11 Alternative

Hands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 1067Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistEducationNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, News, and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and ETF Overview

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.

#12 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1007Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasWatchlistEducationNewslettersBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner and Intermediate

Platforms: Mobile

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., and Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Portfolio, News, and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Options & Derivatives

Standout features: Ten proprietary signals: 5 short-term (Options/Social/Institutional/Dark Pool/Short Pressure) and 5 long-term (Upside/Downside Breakout, Profitability, Growth, Market Similarity)., Short-term Net Options Sentiment updates ~every 2–5 minutes (real‑time orientation)., Daily Screener & ‘Our Picks’ lists to surface candidates quickly for different horizons (long/short, short‑term/long‑term)., and Mobile apps on iOS and Android with watchlists and in‑app notifications.

#13 Alternative

Hands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 989Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasWatchlistNewsEducationNewsletters

Assets: Stocks

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Stock Comparison, and AI coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., and Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Portfolio, Videos, and Blogs.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Stock Comparison, AI, and Calendar

Standout features: Natural‑language discovery: “Describe what type of companies you're interested in and we'll search our database of stock analysis to find matches.”, Breadth: “analysis on 5,000+ US stocks” across the market cap spectrum; founder page highlights coverage of microcaps, nanocaps, and OTC‑traded names., Weekly newsletter: every Monday, three under‑the‑radar themes with catalysts, data, and candidate stocks., and Free account creation (email or Google).

#14 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 970Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Stock IdeasPortfolioWatchlistNews

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Top Analysts, Screeners, and ETF Screeners coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Education, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, 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.

#15 Alternative

Hands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 956Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Alerts, and Dividends coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Education, and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Alerts, Dividends, and Splits

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.

#16 Alternative

Hands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 956Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsEducation

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, and Data Visualizations

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.

#17 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 948Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

WatchlistNewsVideosBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Order Book / Level II, Alerts, and Insider Data coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed)., and SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Education.

Adds coverage: Order Book / Level II, Alerts, Insider Data, and Forums

Standout features: Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed)., SEDI insider-filings feed & dashboard for Canadian issuers., and Real-time newsroom plus personalized ‘My Feed’.

#18 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 948Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistVideosBlogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Downloadable Tax Reports coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, News, and Education.

Adds coverage: Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Downloadable Tax Reports, and Capital Gains Estimator

Standout features: Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions., and Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).

#19 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 930Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsEducation

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, and Paper Trading coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, and Advanced Order Types

Standout features: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum., and Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

#20 Alternative

Analyst PickHands-on TestedFree Tier
Similarity score 930Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

PortfolioWatchlistNewsEducation

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner and Intermediate

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Brokerage, Alerts, and ETF Overview coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1., Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra)., and Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits)..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Brokerage, Alerts, ETF Overview, and Wealth Management

Standout features: Access to 4,000+ stocks and ETFs directly in-app, with investments starting from as little as $/€1., Commission-free monthly allowance by plan: Standard 1, Plus 3, Premium 5, Metal 10, Ultra 10. Extra trades cost 0.25% (0.12% for Ultra)., Recurring ETF investment plans let users automate contributions commission-free (within plan limits)., and Bonds available in the EEA—both government and corporate—with coupon payments and maturity details shown, minimum €2 per trade.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Watchlist×19News×17Portfolio×15Blogs×12Education×11Newsletters×10Stock Ideas×9Videos×7

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond The Motley Fool.

Alerts+14Screeners+14Calendar+12Data Visualizations+9Dividends+9ETF Overview+9Analyst Price Targets+8Analyst Recommendations+8

Access & Pricing

Free options

18/20

18 of 20 alternatives keep a free tier for trials.

Mobile ready

15/20

15 matches support mobile alongside The Motley Fool.

API availability

1/20

1 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.

Quality checks

6 starred / 11 tested

6 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 11 have been hands-on tested.

Avg. coverage overlap

64%

Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to The Motley Fool?

The Motley Fool users most often consider Stockopedia, Smartkarma, and Dividend.com as their go-to alternatives.

Which alternatives keep a free tier?

Smartkarma, Dividend.com, InsideArbitrage, ETF.com, Stock Analysis, Stock Rover, TradingView, Finimize, Stock Unlock, Prospero.ai, BeyondSPX, TipRanks, Tickertape, Yahoo Finance, CEO.CA, Sharesight, eToro, and Revolut (Invest) offer a free plan or trial option, making them easy to test before committing to a paid subscription.

Which workflows do the top The Motley Fool alternatives cover?

Expect deep coverage across Blogs, Education, News, Newsletters, Portfolio, Stock Ideas, Videos, and Watchlist, so you can port most The Motley Fool workflows without much friction.

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Starred Tools

These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.

Tested Tools

These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.

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