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Barron's vs The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Barron's adds Newsletters, Videos, and Watchlist coverage that The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) skips.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) includes Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets categories that Barron's omits.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) keeps a free entry point that Barron's lacks.

In depth comparison

Barron's logo

Barron's

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Subscription news and analysis service for investors. Digital plans cover Barrons.com and the mobile/tablet apps, while Print + Digital adds weekly Saturday delivery of the magazine. Most premium content is paywalled. Subscriptions also include newsletters, market alerts, and watchlist functionality.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
  • Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
  • Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
  • Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.
  • Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

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Global business and markets coverage with a deep Market Data Center. Many articles and tools sit behind a WSJ Digital subscription, though some newsletters remain free. Market data pages attribute pricing and fundamentals to FactSet and Dow Jones Market Data; U.S. last-sale quotes are via Nasdaq, and other quotes may be delayed.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds.
  • Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data.
  • Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages.
  • Company quote pages with financial statements, historical charts, and related news.
  • Research & Ratings pages that summarize analyst recommendations, earnings estimates, and price targets for many tickers.

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Where they differ

Barron's

Distinct strengths include:

NewslettersVideosWatchlist
  • Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
  • Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
  • Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
  • Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

Distinct strengths include:

CalendarDividendsFinancialsAnalyst ForecastsAnalyst RecommendationsAnalyst Price Targets
  • Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds.
  • Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data.
  • Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages.
  • Company quote pages with financial statements, historical charts, and related news.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeBarron'sThe Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: News, Alerts

Unique: Newsletters, Videos, Watchlist

Shared: News, Alerts

Unique: Calendar, Dividends, Financials, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile

Web, Mobile

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery).
  • Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online.
  • Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center.
  • Web and mobile notifications for breaking news and major stories.
  • Dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.
  • Podcasts including *Streetwise*, *Barron’s Live*, and *At Barron’s*.

Unique

  • Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds.
  • Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data.
  • Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages.
  • Company quote pages with financial statements, historical charts, and related news.
  • Research & Ratings pages that summarize analyst recommendations, earnings estimates, and price targets for many tickers.
  • Alerts and newsletters manageable via WSJ apps and the Customer Center, with support for email and mobile push.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Barron's and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) both support?

Both platforms cover News, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) offers a free entry point, while Barron's requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Barron's and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)?

Both Barron's and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Barron's differentiates itself with Subscription options: Digital (Barrons.com + apps) or Print + Digital (adds Saturday home delivery)., Weekly Barron's Magazine with each issue available online., and Email newsletters on a range of market and investing topics, with preferences managed through the Customer Center., whereas The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) stands out for Comprehensive business and markets reporting, plus a Market Data Center spanning indexes, stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and mutual funds., Built-in calendars, including a downloadable U.S. economic calendar and an earnings calendar within Market Data., and Market lists and stats such as 52-week highs/lows, analyst upgrades/downgrades, and dividend pages..

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