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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Barron's vs Reuters comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Barron's logo

Barron's

barrons.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Reuters logo

Reuters

reuters.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Barron'sWeb, Mobile
ReutersWeb, Mobile
Categories
Barron's9
Reuters4
Pricing details

Tool

Barron's

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

DigitalSubscription
Print + DigitalSubscription
Digital Bundle (Barron's + WSJ + MarketWatch)Subscription

Tool

Reuters

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Registration)Free
Digital SubscriptionSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeBarron'sReuters
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-time
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Barron's strengths6

Categories covered by Barron's only.

Reuters strengths1

Categories covered by Reuters only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Barron's and Reuters?

Barron's focuses on News, Alerts, and Newsletters while Reuters specializes in News, Alerts, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is Barron's or Reuters free to use?

Reuters offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while Barron's requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with Reuters and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Should I choose Barron's or Reuters?

Choose Barron's if you need In-depth financial news, investing analysis and commentary., and Market Data Center for stock market news, stock price information and quote trends (notes that index quotes may be real-time or delayed).. Go with Reuters if Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., and Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Barron's and Reuters cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, and Currencies. Barron's also includes Mutual Funds, Funds, and Cryptos. Reuters adds coverage for Futures.

Does Barron's or Reuters have real-time data?

Barron's offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Reuters uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Which has a better stock screener—Barron's or Reuters?

Barron's includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Reuters focuses on other analytical tools.

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