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 Spreadsheet‑style Table lets you compare stocks, ETFs and mutual funds side‑by‑side with customizable views and an Insight Panel showing detailed fundamentals, analyst ratings, news and earnings transcripts. and Powerful stock and ETF screener supports hundreds of metrics, ranked screening and equation‑based filters, with more metrics and history unlocked at higher tiers (up to 700+ metrics in Premium Plus). features (category overlap ~93%).
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Free Alternatives to Morningstar Investor
Zero-cost replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to test Morningstar Investor before paying for another subscription.
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Every pick keeps a free tier; start with Stock Rover, Seeking Alpha, and Stock Analysis to road-test Morningstar Investor workflows without paying up front.
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations.
Similarity score 2307Category overlap: 93%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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 Spreadsheet‑style Table lets you compare stocks, ETFs and mutual funds side‑by‑side with customizable views and an Insight Panel showing detailed fundamentals, analyst ratings, news and earnings transcripts., Powerful stock and ETF screener supports hundreds of metrics, ranked screening and equation‑based filters, with more metrics and history unlocked at higher tiers (up to 700+ metrics in Premium Plus)., and Portfolio Management covers brokerage integration, portfolio analytics, automatic performance emails, dividend income projections, Monte Carlo simulations, correlation analysis, trade planning and rebalancing tools..
- 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: Spreadsheet‑style Table lets you compare stocks, ETFs and mutual funds side‑by‑side with customizable views and an Insight Panel showing detailed fundamentals, analyst ratings, news and earnings transcripts., Powerful stock and ETF screener supports hundreds of metrics, ranked screening and equation‑based filters, with more metrics and history unlocked at higher tiers (up to 700+ metrics in Premium Plus)., Portfolio Management covers brokerage integration, portfolio analytics, automatic performance emails, dividend income projections, Monte Carlo simulations, correlation analysis, trade planning and rebalancing tools., and Future Simulations tool uses Monte Carlo methods to model long‑term portfolio outcomes under different market regimes, inflation assumptions and contribution/withdrawal patterns.
Similarity score 1939Category overlap: 71%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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.
Similarity score 1939Category overlap: 71%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsFinancialsETF Overview
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, ETF Screeners, and Top Analysts coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., and Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Alerts, Fund Rating, and Scores.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, and Stock Comparison
Standout features: Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles., and Three real-time screeners (stocks, ETFs, IPOs) with 200+ indicators and filters, including country, exchange, sector, industry, index membership, dates (e.g., IPO date, ex‑dividend), and performance/valuation metrics; results update live as filters change.
Similarity score 1724Category overlap: 69%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistAlertsFinancialsFund Overview
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.
Similarity score 1676Category overlap: 64%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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.
Similarity score 1653Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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 Stock Comparison coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Global multi‑asset data terminal covering equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, government bond yields, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, news, transcripts and global economics in one interface, with financials, margins, consensus estimates and valuation ratios for all global stocks., Combination of live, 15‑minute delayed and end‑of‑day pricing: live/15‑minute delayed US equities & ETFs, 15‑minute delayed Canadian equities, end‑of‑day prices for other equity markets, live FX for ~60 pairs and bitcoin, plus live bond yields for 45 countries and yield curves for 20 countries., and Customizable watchlists, dashboards and macro dashboards with table views, historical graphs and scatter charts so you can monitor price, valuation, technicals, news and macro series in a single workspace..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Money Flow
Standout features: Global multi‑asset data terminal covering equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, government bond yields, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, news, transcripts and global economics in one interface, with financials, margins, consensus estimates and valuation ratios for all global stocks., Combination of live, 15‑minute delayed and end‑of‑day pricing: live/15‑minute delayed US equities & ETFs, 15‑minute delayed Canadian equities, end‑of‑day prices for other equity markets, live FX for ~60 pairs and bitcoin, plus live bond yields for 45 countries and yield curves for 20 countries., Customizable watchlists, dashboards and macro dashboards with table views, historical graphs and scatter charts so you can monitor price, valuation, technicals, news and macro series in a single workspace., and Equity, ETF and mutual fund screeners with thousands of filter criteria, percentile ranks, description search operators and saved “My Screens” views for repeatable idea generation.
Similarity score 1593Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioNewsAlertsFinancialsETF Overview
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 Data Visualizations coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., and Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Watchlist, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Investor Holdings
Standout features: Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables., and Guru and institutional tools track portfolios and trades of thousands of investors, including real-time guru picks, 13F and 13D/13G data for all institutional investors (PremiumPlus+), mutual fund holdings, sector/geographic trends, ETF and options holdings.
Similarity score 1579Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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 with quotes and interactive charts for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, FX, crypto, futures and options across hundreds of exchanges., Extensive calendars for economic data, central‑bank decisions, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs and options expirations, all with configurable email / push alerts and timezone filters., and Portfolio and watchlist tools with P&L, performance charts, CSV import/export and sync between web and mobile apps..
- 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 with quotes and interactive charts for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, FX, crypto, futures and options across hundreds of exchanges., Extensive calendars for economic data, central‑bank decisions, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs and options expirations, all with configurable email / push alerts and timezone filters., Portfolio and watchlist tools with P&L, performance charts, CSV import/export and sync between web and mobile apps., and Free stock screener plus InvestingPro+ ‘professional’ screener with 1,200+ metrics, AI‑powered filters, saved screens and data export.
Similarity score 1579Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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.
Similarity score 1579Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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.
Similarity score 1579Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsETF Overview
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.
Similarity score 1559Category overlap: 57%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Investor Holdings coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio stats, and fundamental charting for 100,000+ global stocks, ETFs, and funds., Deep fundamental coverage: 10–20+ years of annual and 6–40+ quarters of quarterly financials by plan, with ratios, common-size statements, and adjusted metrics., and Rich segment & KPI database across ~2,300 large-cap names, including company-specific business KPIs that are hard to aggregate manually..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Fund Overview, Fund Performance, and Fund Holdings.
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, and ETF Performance
Standout features: Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio stats, and fundamental charting for 100,000+ global stocks, ETFs, and funds., Deep fundamental coverage: 10–20+ years of annual and 6–40+ quarters of quarterly financials by plan, with ratios, common-size statements, and adjusted metrics., Rich segment & KPI database across ~2,300 large-cap names, including company-specific business KPIs that are hard to aggregate manually., and AI Copilot for conversational research, capable of summarizing earnings, screening for ideas, comparing peers, and explaining drivers with citations back to sources.
Similarity score 1541Category overlap: 67%
Shared coverage
ScreenersWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancialsETF Overview
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, and Options coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access)., and Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Portfolio, ETF Holdings, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Data Visualizations, Options, and Newsletters
Standout features: Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription)., Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access)., Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk., and Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).
Similarity score 1436Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancialsETF Overview
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.
Similarity score 1436Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsFinancialsETF Overview
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).
Similarity score 1416Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Closed-End Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Calendar, and Backtesting coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., and Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Overview, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Calendar, Backtesting, and Correlation
Standout features: Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically., and ETF analytics with full holdings breakdown (beyond top-10) plus performance & structural metrics, including a treemap composition view.
Similarity score 1390Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web and Mobile
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Options & Derivatives coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile., Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas., and Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Quant
Standout features: Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile., Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas., Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks., and Global multi‑asset screeners (stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto coins, CEX and DEX pairs) with 400+ filter fields, multiple timeframes, auto‑refresh, and data export for external analysis.
Similarity score 1376Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancials
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.
Similarity score 1342Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersPortfolioWatchlistAlertsETF OverviewETF Holdings
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.
Similarity score 1334Category overlap: 50%
Shared coverage
ScreenersWatchlistNewsAlertsFinancialsETF Overview
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Free and Subscription
Why investors switch
- Expands into Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, and Calendar coverage beyond what Morningstar Investor offers.
- Standout features include Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., and Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)..
- Pair it with Morningstar Investor if you still need Portfolio, Fund Overview, and Fund Performance.
Adds coverage: Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Calendar, and Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Standout features: Ticker pages with tabs for Financials, Statistics, Business Metrics, Forecasts, Dark Pool, Options, Insider, Dividends, and History., Real-time options flow feed and unusual activity; options chains available (OPRA-sourced)., Dark pool & off-exchange trade tape (15‑minute delay)., and Hedge Fund tracker (13F) with institution list (downloadable) and holdings analytics.
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Where alternatives already align
Most shared categories across the top matches.
Screeners×20Watchlist×19Alerts×18Financials×18News×18ETF Overview×17Portfolio×17ETF Holdings×15
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Categories the alternatives add beyond Morningstar Investor.
Analyst Price Targets+16Calendar+16Data Visualizations+15Analyst Recommendations+14Analyst Forecasts+13Dividends+13ETF Performance+11Insider Data+11
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Free options
All 20
20 vetted picks keep a permanent free tier so you can validate workflows before upgrading.
Mobile ready
15/20
15 matches support mobile alongside Morningstar Investor.
API availability
3/20
3 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
9 starred / 18 tested
9 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 18 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
59%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
Free Alternatives FAQ
What are the best free alternatives to Morningstar Investor?
Start with Stock Rover, Seeking Alpha, and Stock Analysis to replicate Morningstar Investor workflows without paying for a subscription.
Do these picks stay permanently free?
Yes. Each platform listed keeps a standing free tier with no credit card required -- though export limits or seat caps may apply if you scale usage.
Which Morningstar Investor workflows stay covered on the free plan?
Expect solid overlap across Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Scores, and Bulls Say Bear Say, so core Morningstar Investor workflows can move over without a paid upgrade.
What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?
ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, Correlation, Monte Carlo, Calendar, Dividends, Flags, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education, Videos, ETF Performance, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, IPO, Splits, Blogs, Newsletters, Compounding Calculator, Insider Data, App & Website Traffic, Institutional Data, News Sentiment, Money Flow, Backtesting, Yield Curves, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, ETF Valuation, Custom Dashboards, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Data APIs, Special Situations, Spin-offs, Acquisitions, Delisted, Commitment of Traders (COT), Short Interest, 13F, 13D/13G, AI, AI Chat, Forums, Stock Handbook, Market Sentiment, Broker Connectors, Improved Filings, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, AI Business Summary, AI Filings Summary, Paper Trading, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Advanced Order Types, Housing & Construction, On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and Dividend show up most often as bonus coverage beyond the base platform, giving you room to experiment before upgrading.
Where might I still rely on Morningstar Investor?
Bulls Say Bear Say, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Fund Rating, Alerts, Scores, News, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Watchlist, Financials, and Portfolio remain strengths for Morningstar Investor. Keep it handy for those tasks or plan for a paid upgrade if they matter.
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