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Smartkarma is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Stock Ideas, Watchlist, and News while adding Screeners and Alerts coverage and AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts. and SmartScore Screener covers five factors—Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum—with filters by country, sector, and market cap. features (category overlap ~75%).

Every pick keeps a free tier; start with Smartkarma, Dividend.com, and ETF.com to road-test The Motley Fool workflows without paying up front.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Screeners, Alerts, Calendar, and AI.

#1 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1238
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Watchlist
News
Videos
Newsletters
Blogs

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.

#2 Alternative

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

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Newsletters
Blogs

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.

#3 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1144
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education
Videos
Newsletters

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.

#4 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 1115
Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education
Videos

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.

#5 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 1115
Category overlap: 63%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education

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.

#6 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 1084
Category overlap: 100%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
News
Education
Newsletters
Blogs

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.

#7 Alternative

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

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
Education
Newsletters
Blogs

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.

#8 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 970
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
Watchlist
News

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.

#9 Alternative

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

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Blogs

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.

#10 Alternative

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

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education

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.

#11 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 948
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
Videos
Blogs

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).

#12 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 930
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education

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.

#13 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 930
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Education

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.

#14 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 914
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Watchlist
News
Newsletters

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Calendar, Market Sentiment, and Screeners coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., and Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Portfolio, Education, and Videos.

Adds coverage: Calendar, Market Sentiment, Screeners, and Scores

Standout features: Detailed earnings calendar with implied volatility, average price move data, sentiment heat maps, and multi-view charts., The Whisper Report®: weekly macro, technical, and company-level analysis published ahead of earnings., Earnings Whisper Grade, a proprietary A+ to F rating that estimates the likelihood of post-earnings drift (PEAD) over 91 days., and Investor tools include an Earnings Screener, Guidance and Reaction pages, and a Short Report with a focus on short interest.

#15 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 914
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Portfolio
Watchlist
Videos
Blogs

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, News, and Education.

Adds coverage: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and ETF Fundamentals

Standout features: Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates., and Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).

#16 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 914
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
Watchlist
Education

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Dividends, Alerts, and Screeners coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need News, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Dividends, Alerts, Screeners, and Financials

Standout features: Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support., and Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.

#17 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 910
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
Watchlist
News

Assets: Stocks

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Financials, and Valuation Models coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Clear, visual company reports covering valuation (DCF), analyst growth forecasts, financial health, dividend safety, management, and insider activity., Snowflake score summarises five pillars: valuation, growth outlook, past performance, financial health, and dividends., and Portfolio tracker calculates total returns including realised/unrealised gains, dividends, FX, and annualised IRR, with automatic adjustments for stock splits..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Education, Videos, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Financials, Valuation Models, and Scores

Standout features: Clear, visual company reports covering valuation (DCF), analyst growth forecasts, financial health, dividend safety, management, and insider activity., Snowflake score summarises five pillars: valuation, growth outlook, past performance, financial health, and dividends., Portfolio tracker calculates total returns including realised/unrealised gains, dividends, FX, and annualised IRR, with automatic adjustments for stock splits., and Broker linking via Plaid and SnapTrade (Premium/Unlimited) with daily auto-sync of holdings.

#18 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 899
Category overlap: 67%

Shared coverage

News
Education
Videos
Newsletters

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Paper Trading and Stock Handbook coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., and Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist.

Adds coverage: Paper Trading and Stock Handbook

Standout features: Extensive financial dictionary (14,000+ definitions) and more than 36,000 articles, attracting over 40 million monthly readers., Free paper-trading Simulator with $100k in virtual cash, supporting market, limit, and stop orders on delayed data (~20 minutes)., Assets supported in the Simulator include stocks, options, ETFs, and select cryptocurrencies, limited to NYSE and Nasdaq listings., and Option to create public or private games with configurable rules such as margin use, short selling, or options trading, plus leaderboards.

#19 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 836
Category overlap: 50%

Shared coverage

Watchlist
News
Education
Videos

Assets: ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what The Motley Fool offers.
  • Standout features include ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters., Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings., and Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles..
  • Pair it with The Motley Fool if you still need Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Newsletters.

Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Money Flow

Standout features: ETF Screener with Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy presets and filters., Compare ETFs side‑by‑side across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings., Segments dashboard showing movers by performance and fund flows with time toggles., and Watchlist: track up to 100 ETFs, customize 27 columns, and export to Excel.

#20 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 825
Category overlap: 38%

Shared coverage

Stock Ideas
Portfolio
News

Assets: Stocks and ETFs

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Backtesting coverage beyond what The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool if you still need Watchlist, Education, and Videos.

Adds coverage: Screeners, 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.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Watchlist×17
News×16
Portfolio×15
Education×11
Stock Ideas×9
Blogs×7
Newsletters×7
Videos×7

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond The Motley Fool.

Alerts+13
Screeners+13
ETF Overview+11
Calendar+9
Data Visualizations+9
Scores+9
Dividends+8
ETF Holdings+8

Free Access & Pricing

Free options

All 20

20 vetted picks keep a permanent free tier so you can validate workflows before upgrading.

Mobile ready

12/20

12 matches support mobile alongside The Motley Fool.

API availability

3/20

3 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

58%

Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to The Motley Fool?

Start with Smartkarma, Dividend.com, and ETF.com to replicate The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool workflows stay covered on the free plan?

Expect solid overlap across Stock Ideas, Watchlist, News, Videos, Newsletters, Blogs, Portfolio, and Education, so core The Motley Fool workflows can move over without a paid upgrade.

What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?

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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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