GuruFocus overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar and pushes into Stock Ideas and Stock Comparison with MarketWatch and is the quickest matchup to review first.
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Quick takeaways
GuruFocus, Koyfin, and Nasdaq.com keep freemium tiers so you can benchmark MarketWatch without committing budget.
MarketWatch rivals most often add coverage in Analyst Recommendations, Dividends, and Analyst Forecasts, so focus there when evaluating upgrades.
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Offer mobile access
58%
Avg category overlap
Category heatmap
How MarketWatch 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.
- News23
- Screeners23
- Financials22
- Calendar21
- Data Visualizations19
- Alerts18
Where rivals add depth
Common coverage areas that comparison partners introduce beyond MarketWatch.
- Analyst Recommendations18
- Dividends17
- Analyst Forecasts15
- Portfolio15
- Institutional Data11
- Splits11
Where MarketWatch stands alone
Categories that remain exclusive to MarketWatch across these matchups.
- Paper Trading24
- Yield Curves21
- Interest Rates20
- Options17
- Newsletters16
- Short Interest16
Matchups
Dive into the full comparison roster
Start with the closest overlaps, then branch into tools that push MarketWatch into new workflows.
GuruFocus
83% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
GuruFocus overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
GuruFocus adds
- Stock Ideas
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Investor Holdings
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
- Options
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Koyfin
67% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Koyfin overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds ETF Screeners, Custom Dashboards, and Correlation coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Koyfin adds
- ETF Screeners
- Custom Dashboards
- Correlation
- Portfolio
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Insider Data
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Nasdaq.com
67% overlapHands-on review
Nasdaq.com overlaps on News, Calendar, and Screeners, adds Portfolio, Dividends, and Splits coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Nasdaq.com adds
- Portfolio
- Dividends
- Splits
- 13F
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Data Visualizations
- Paper Trading
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Fiscal.ai
67% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Fiscal.ai overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Investor Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Fiscal.ai adds
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Investor Holdings
- ETF Performance
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Short Interest
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Stock Analysis
61% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Stock Analysis overlaps on News, Calendar, and Screeners, adds Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, and Top Analysts coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Stock Analysis adds
- Stock Ideas
- ETF Screeners
- Top Analysts
- Stock Comparison
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
CapEdge
61% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
CapEdge overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Comparison, Improved Filings, and Diff View coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
CapEdge adds
- Stock Comparison
- Improved Filings
- Diff View
- Filing Sentiment
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Analyst Price Targets
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
Free
Benzinga
61% overlapBenzinga overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds News Sentiment, Dividends, and Splits coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Benzinga adds
- News Sentiment
- Dividends
- Splits
- Acquisitions
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Paper Trading
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Stocknear
61% overlapStocknear overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Options & Derivatives, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, and ETF Performance coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Stocknear adds
- Options & Derivatives
- Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
- ETF Performance
- Analyst Recommendations
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Short Interest
- Interest Rates
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Stock Rover
56% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Stock Rover overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Stock Rover adds
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- ETF Comparison
- Portfolio
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- Insider Data
- Short Interest
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Trendlyne
56% overlapHands-on review
Trendlyne overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Options & Derivatives coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Trendlyne adds
- Analyst Forecasts
- Analyst Recommendations
- Options & Derivatives
- Portfolio
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Yahoo Finance
56% overlapHands-on review
Yahoo Finance overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Portfolio, Stock Comparison, and ESG Ratings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Yahoo Finance adds
- Portfolio
- Stock Comparison
- ESG Ratings
- Institutional Data
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
- Insider Data
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Alpha Vantage
56% overlapHands-on review
Alpha Vantage overlaps on News, Calendar, and Financials, adds Data APIs, News Sentiment, and Market Sentiment coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Alpha Vantage adds
- Data APIs
- News Sentiment
- Market Sentiment
- Dividends
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Screeners
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
ChartMill
56% overlapHands-on review
ChartMill overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Market Sentiment, and Dividends coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
ChartMill adds
- Stock Ideas
- Market Sentiment
- Dividends
- Splits
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP)
56% overlapHands-on review
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) overlaps on News, Calendar, and Screeners, adds Data APIs, Dividends, and Splits coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) adds
- Data APIs
- Dividends
- Splits
- Inflation Rates
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Data Visualizations
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
FINVIZ
56% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
FINVIZ overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
FINVIZ adds
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Correlation
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
- Analyst Price Targets
- Short Interest
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
MarketScreener
59% overlapMarketScreener overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and ESG Ratings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
MarketScreener adds
- Stock Ideas
- Portfolio
- ESG Ratings
- Transcripts
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Investing.com
50% overlapHands-on review
Investing.com overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Dividends, Splits, and Stock Ideas coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Investing.com adds
- Dividends
- Splits
- Stock Ideas
- Portfolio
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
TipRanks
50% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
TipRanks overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and ETF Screeners coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
TipRanks adds
- Stock Ideas
- Top Analysts
- ETF Screeners
- Stock Comparison
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Data Visualizations
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Stockopedia
53% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Stockopedia overlaps on News, Alerts, and Calendar, adds Stock Ideas, Scores, and Checklist coverage while matching MarketWatch.
Stockopedia adds
- Stock Ideas
- Scores
- Checklist
- Analyst Forecasts
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
- ETF Holdings
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
Subscription
Stock Unlock
50% overlapHands-on review
Stock Unlock overlaps on Alerts, Screeners, and Data Visualizations, adds Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Dividends coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Stock Unlock adds
- Stock Comparison
- Portfolio
- Dividends
- Institutional Data
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- News
- Calendar
- Paper Trading
- Financials
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Börsdata
50% overlapBörsdata overlaps on News, Calendar, and Screeners, adds Stock Ideas, Index Rebalancing, and Investor Holdings coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Börsdata adds
- Stock Ideas
- Index Rebalancing
- Investor Holdings
- Buybacks & Authorizations
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Value Line
75% overlapValue Line overlaps on News, Alerts, and Screeners, adds Stock Ideas, Scores, and Fund Overview coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Value Line adds
- Stock Ideas
- Scores
- Fund Overview
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Paper Trading
- ETF Holdings
- Analyst Price Targets
Shared platforms
Web
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
ORTEX
50% overlapHands-on review
ORTEX overlaps on News, Calendar, and Screeners, adds Quant, Index Rebalancing, and Money Flow coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
ORTEX adds
- Quant
- Index Rebalancing
- Money Flow
- Options & Derivatives
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Alerts
- Watchlist
- Paper Trading
- Financials
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Simply Wall St
44% overlapEditor’s pick
Hands-on review
Simply Wall St overlaps on News, Alerts, and Screeners, adds Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Valuation Models coverage, keeps a free plan on the table while matching MarketWatch.
Shared categories
Simply Wall St adds
- Stock Ideas
- Portfolio
- Valuation Models
- Dividends
MarketWatch keeps to itself
- Calendar
- Paper Trading
- Options
- ETF Overview
Shared platforms
WebMobile
Shared pricing
FreeSubscription
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
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