★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Marketlog
Pick Capitol Trades instead if
Capitol Trades
Free · Web
- You care about US government trades and newsletters, things Marketlog doesn't offer
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Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, things Capitol Trades doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Capitol Trades and Marketlog cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, news and blogs), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to Capitol Trades's 4, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, plus a mobile app. Capitol Trades counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Global coverage
- Marketlog
- 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 | Free • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | Free: history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors |
Capabilities | Universe builder | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Capitol Trades | Visit Marketlog |
Where each one shines
What Capitol Trades and Marketlog each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Capitol Trades and Marketlog each do best.What Capitol Trades does best
- Tracking U.S.
- Filters for political trades by chamber, party, committee, state, asset type, transaction type, trade size, sector, and issuer country.
- Direct access to trade detail pages with traded date, published date, filed date, reporting gap, owner type, asset type, and disclosed size range.
- Original filing links to verify disclosures at the source before acting on a trade.
- Browsing access to issuer pages with market snapshots and lists of politician trades tied to that issuer.
What Marketlog does best
- Tracking portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitoring gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Tracking dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Capitol Trades and Marketlog, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Capitol Trades and Marketlog, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailAnalystsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | YodleeThird-party data licensors |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood |
Export formats | Not specified | Image |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | 2iQ Research GmbHCountry: GermanySupport: Email and Phone | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email |
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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 | Freehistory: Website data restricted to the past 3 years | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and Marketlog?
Capitol Trades leans toward US government trades, news, and blogs, while Marketlog puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Capitol Trades and Marketlog cost?
Good news: both Capitol Trades and Marketlog have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Capitol Trades or Marketlog?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Capitol Trades or Marketlog on my phone?
Marketlog lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Capitol Trades doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or Marketlog?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Capitol Trades if US government trades and newsletters matter to you; go with Marketlog if you'd rather have portfolio and watchlist. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and Marketlog cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos. Capitol Trades also handles mutual funds and private funds. Marketlog adds funds and currencies on top.
Does Capitol Trades or Marketlog have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Capitol Trades runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Capitol Trades or Marketlog?
Marketlog has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Capitol Trades is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Is Capitol Trades or Marketlog better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Capitol Trades is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or Marketlog?
Marketlog handles portfolio tracking. Capitol Trades is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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