VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Capitol Trades vs The Motley Fool comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
At a glance
| Capitol Trades | The Motley Fool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Starting price | — | $16.583333333333332/mo |
| Enterprise option | ||
| Available plans | Free | Free, Stock Advisor (Annual), Epic (Annual), Epic Plus (Annual), Fool Portfolios (Annual), Fool One |
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Platform details
| Attribute | Capitol Trades | The Motley Fool |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosBondsPrivate FundsOther | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Data freshness | Not specified | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Coverage overlap
Categories covered by The Motley Fool only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Capitol Trades and The Motley Fool?
Capitol Trades focuses on US Government Trades, News, and Blogs while The Motley Fool specializes in Stock Ideas, Portfolio, and Watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.
How much do Capitol Trades and The Motley Fool cost?
Good news—both Capitol Trades and The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool?
Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.
Can I use Capitol Trades or The Motley Fool on my phone?
The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool?
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 The Motley Fool if Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., and Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle. better fits how you invest.
What asset classes do Capitol Trades and The Motley Fool cover?
Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Capitol Trades also includes Mutual Funds, Options, Cryptos, Bonds, Private Funds, and Other.
Can I track my portfolio with Capitol Trades or The Motley Fool?
The Motley Fool offers portfolio tracking features. Capitol Trades is more focused on research and analysis.
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