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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Bloomberg (Europe) vs MarketScreener
Pick Bloomberg (Europe) instead if
Bloomberg (Europe)
Free • From $9.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.99/mo instead of $34/mo
- You care about videos, something MarketScreener doesn't offer
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MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations, things Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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Our take
The bottom line
Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including news, alerts, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Bloomberg (Europe)'s 6, including screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations. Bloomberg (Europe) counters by starting cheaper at $9.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Bloomberg (Europe)$9.99/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 6 categories
- Asset coverage
- Bloomberg (Europe)Adds mutual funds and bonds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $9.99/mo | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Student Plan: post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 6 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Bloomberg (Europe) | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener each do best.What Bloomberg (Europe) does best
- Reading access to Bloomberg business, markets, finance, technology, politics, and economy coverage from a global newsroom.
- The Europe hub for regional business and market context while still accessing broader Bloomberg coverage.
- Tracking market snapshots for stocks, equity indexes, futures, bonds, commodities, currencies, crypto, ETFs, and mutual funds where available.
- Tools for building personal watchlists and receive push alerts through Bloomberg mobile apps.
- Stream Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio, podcasts, audio articles, and other video or audio formats from the app.
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitoring market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Tools for building custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Tools for exploring thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Integrations | Android AutoApple CarPlay | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Bloomberg L.P.Country: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free (app download)” | Free“Free (Member)” |
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo“Student Plan”post graduation renewal monthly usd: 39.99 | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | $11.99/mo“Tech Newsletter Bundle” | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 |
| Tier 3 | $399/yr≈ $33.25/mo“Bloomberg Digital Annual” | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 |
| Tier 4 | $429/yr≈ $35.75/mo“Annual + Businessweek Print” | — |
| Top plan | $39.99/mo“Bloomberg Digital Monthly” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener?
Bloomberg (Europe) leans toward news, alerts, and calendar, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Bloomberg (Europe) or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Bloomberg (Europe) if videos matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have screeners and stock ideas. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Bloomberg (Europe) and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, commodities, and currencies. Bloomberg (Europe) also handles mutual funds, bonds, and futures.
Which has a better stock screener: Bloomberg (Europe) or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Bloomberg (Europe) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Bloomberg (Europe) or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. Bloomberg (Europe) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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