★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs Marketlog
Capitol Trades
Best for US government trades and newsletters
Free
Marketlog
Best for portfolio and watchlist
Free • From $79.99/yr
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The verdict
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.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 4 categories
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- Global coverage
- Marketlog
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Capitol Trades if…
- You care about US government trades and newsletters, things Marketlog doesn't offer
Choose
Marketlog if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, things Capitol Trades doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Comparison snapshot
| 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 |
Standout features
What Capitol Trades does best
- Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers.
- Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.
- Trade explorer supports multi-dimensional filtering (e.g., chamber, party, committee, state, asset type, transaction type, trade size, sector, issuer country).
- Trade detail pages show traded date, published date, filed date and “Reporting Gap”, owner (e.g., self/spouse/joint), asset type, and trade size ranges; includes “View Original Filing” links back to disclosures.
- Covers multiple disclosed asset types including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, stock options, crypto, bonds, and private equity funds (as labeled on trade pages).
What Marketlog does best
- All-in-one portfolio tracker for stocks/equities, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, currencies/forex, crypto, and indices, available through the Marketlog web app and iOS/Android mobile apps.
- Manual and automated portfolio tracking: users can enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage/bank accounts through Marketlog's data provider; connected portfolios are usually fetched end-of-day and updated with live market data during market hours.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions; popular examples shown publicly include Fidelity, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Portfolio analytics include gains, drawdowns, returns over different periods, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, statistics, and daily/weekly portfolio email updates.
- Dividend tracker with automatic dividend tracking, dividend calendars, upcoming dividend/payment-date alerts, yield/payment-date notifications, and a marketed 150K+ symbol universe.
Data & access details
| 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 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- history: Website data restricted to the past 3 years
$79.99/yr
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolios: 1
- holdings: 12
- +3 more
- portfolios: 2
- holdings: Unlimited
- +2 more
- portfolios: 2
- holdings: Unlimited
- +2 more
- portfolios: 10
- holdings: Unlimited
- +1 more
- portfolios: 10
- holdings: Unlimited
- +1 more
Coverage overlap
Capitol Trades strengths
2What you only get with Capitol Trades.
Marketlog strengths
16Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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