ETF.com overlaps on News, Education, and Videos and pushes into ETF Screeners and ETF Comparison with Investopedia and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Every head-to-head showdown featuring Investopedia. Review coverage overlap, standout differentiators, and pricing context before you request demos.
Quick takeaways
ETF.com, The Motley Fool, and BeyondSPX keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark Investopedia without committing budget.
Investopedia rivals most often add coverage in Watchlist, Alerts, and Screeners, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Matchups catalogued
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Include free tiers
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Offer mobile access
48%
Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
How Investopedia stacks up
Spot the coverage themes most often compared against this tool and where rivals extend or lag.
Shared battlegrounds
Categories that appear in the majority of head-to-head matchups.
- News21
- Education16
- Newsletters13
- Videos10
- Paper Trading5
- Stock Handbook1
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond Investopedia.
- Watchlist18
- Alerts15
- Screeners13
- Calendar12
- Portfolio12
- Blogs9
Where Investopedia stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to Investopedia across these matchups.
- Stock Handbook23
- Paper Trading19
- Videos14
- Newsletters11
- Education8
- News3
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push Investopedia into new workflows.
ETF.com
67% overlap
ETF.com overlaps on News, Education, and Videos, adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
ETF.com adds
- ETF Screeners
- ETF Comparison
- ETF Overview
- ETF Performance
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
The Motley Fool
67% overlap
The Motley Fool overlaps on News, Education, and Videos, adds Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
The Motley Fool adds
- Stock Ideas
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Blogs
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Charles Schwab
67% overlap
Charles Schwab overlaps on News, Paper Trading, and Videos, adds Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Charles Schwab adds
- Brokerage
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Options & Derivatives
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Education
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
BeyondSPX
50% overlap
Hands-on review
BeyondSPX overlaps on News, Education, and Newsletters, adds Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
BeyondSPX adds
- Stock Ideas
- Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- AI
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
MarketWatch
50% overlap
Hands-on review
MarketWatch overlaps on News, Paper Trading, and Newsletters, adds Alerts, Calendar, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
MarketWatch adds
- Alerts
- Calendar
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Education
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Stock Rover
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Stock Rover overlaps on News, Education, and Videos, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Stock Rover adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
TradingView
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
TradingView overlaps on News, Paper Trading, and Education, adds Screeners, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
TradingView adds
- Screeners
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Data Visualizations
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Unusual Whales
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Unusual Whales overlaps on News, Paper Trading, and Education, adds Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Unusual Whales adds
- Screeners
- Options & Derivatives
- Portfolio
- Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Stockopedia
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Stockopedia overlaps on News, Education, and Newsletters, adds Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Financials coverage while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Stockopedia adds
- Screeners
- Stock Ideas
- Financials
- Scores
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
ETF Central
50% overlap
ETF Central overlaps on News, Education, and Videos, adds ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
ETF Central adds
- ETF Screeners
- ETF Comparison
- Data Visualizations
- Money Flow
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
eToro
50% overlap
eToro overlaps on News, Paper Trading, and Education, adds Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, and Advanced Order Types coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
eToro adds
- Brokerage
- Copy/Social Trading
- Advanced Order Types
- Portfolio
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Finimize
60% overlap
Finimize overlaps on News, Education, and Newsletters, adds Stock Ideas and Blogs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Finimize adds
- Stock Ideas
- Blogs
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Smartkarma
50% overlap
Smartkarma overlaps on News, Videos, and Newsletters, adds Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Smartkarma adds
- Stock Ideas
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Alerts
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Barron's
60% overlap
Barron's overlaps on News, Videos, and Newsletters, adds Alerts and Watchlist coverage while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Barron's adds
- Alerts
- Watchlist
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Bloomberg
60% overlap
Bloomberg overlaps on News, Videos, and Newsletters, adds Alerts and Watchlist coverage while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Bloomberg adds
- Alerts
- Watchlist
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
10X EBITDA — Hedge Fund Presentations
50% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
10X EBITDA — Hedge Fund Presentations overlaps on Education and Videos, adds Playbooks & Case Studies and Blogs coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
10X EBITDA — Hedge Fund Presentations adds
- Playbooks & Case Studies
- Blogs
Investopedia keeps to itself
- News
- Paper Trading
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern)
33% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) overlaps on Education and Videos, adds Valuation Models, Financials, and Interest Rates coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) adds
- Valuation Models
- Financials
- Interest Rates
- Blogs
Investopedia keeps to itself
- News
- Paper Trading
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Dividend.com
33% overlap
Hands-on review
Dividend.com overlaps on News and Newsletters, adds Screeners, Calendar, and Dividends coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Dividend.com adds
- Screeners
- Calendar
- Dividends
- Watchlist
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Roic AI
33% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Roic AI overlaps on News and Stock Handbook, adds Financials, Transcripts, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Roic AI adds
- Financials
- Transcripts
- Screeners
- Data APIs
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Videos
- Newsletters
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings)
33% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) overlaps on News and Education, adds Regulatory Filings Monitoring, IPO, and Secondary Offerings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
SEC EDGAR — Company Filings (Full‑Text Search & Search Filings) adds
- Regulatory Filings Monitoring
- IPO
- Secondary Offerings
- Insider Data
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Stock Unlock
33% overlap
Hands-on review
Stock Unlock overlaps on Education and Newsletters, adds Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Stock Unlock adds
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Overview
Investopedia keeps to itself
- News
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Yahoo Finance
33% overlap
Hands-on review
Yahoo Finance overlaps on News and Education, adds Screeners, Watchlist, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Yahoo Finance adds
- Screeners
- Watchlist
- Portfolio
- Alerts
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Revolut (Invest)
33% overlap
Editor’s pick
Hands-on review
Revolut (Invest) overlaps on News and Education, adds Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Revolut (Invest) adds
- Brokerage
- Portfolio
- Watchlist
- Alerts
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Videos
- Newsletters
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Benzinga
33% overlap
Benzinga overlaps on News and Newsletters, adds Alerts, Watchlist, and Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching Investopedia.
Shared categories
Benzinga adds
- Alerts
- Watchlist
- Screeners
- Calendar
Investopedia keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Education
- Videos
- Stock Handbook
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
Free
Curation & Accuracy
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