VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs MarketScreener comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
MarketScreener
marketscreener.com
At a glance
| Capitol Trades | MarketScreener | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Starting price | — | — |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Free (Member), Premium |
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | MarketScreener |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Data freshness | Not specified | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by MarketScreener only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and MarketScreener?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while MarketScreener specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and MarketScreener cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and MarketScreener offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.
Which is better for beginners—Capitol Trades or MarketScreener?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Can I use Capitol Trades or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Capitol Trades is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.
Should I choose Capitol Trades or MarketScreener?
Choose Capitol Trades if you need Tracks U.S. politicians’ disclosed trades (Senate/Congress) and presents them via Trades, Politicians, and Issuers explorers., and Claims “new trades and analytics are published as close to real-time as possible”; also offers a Twitter feed for newly published trades.. Go with MarketScreener if Market news + quotes with broad coverage across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies/forex and cryptocurrencies ., and Custom watchlists ("My lists") with real-time quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts . better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other. MarketScreener adds coverage for Commodities, and Currencies.
Which has a better stock screener—Capitol Trades or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Capitol Trades focuses on other analytical tools.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener offers portfolio tracking features. Capitol Trades is more focused on research and analysis.
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