★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
ETF.com vs Morningstar Investor
Pick ETF.com if
ETF.com
Free • From $6/mo · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You care about ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF factors, things Morningstar Investor doesn't offer
Pick Morningstar Investor if
Morningstar Investor
From $249/yr · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, things ETF.com doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ETF.com and Morningstar Investor cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including ETF analysis, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only ETF.com gives you ETF screeners and ETF comparison, and only Morningstar Investor gives you stock ideas and screeners.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- ETF.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- ETF.com$6/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Free trial
- Morningstar Investor7 days
- Mobile app
- Morningstar Investor
- Asset coverage
- Morningstar InvestorAdds stocks and mutual funds
See for yourself
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 $6/mo | From $249/yr |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 13 | 12 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit ETF.com | Visit Morningstar Investor |
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and Morningstar Investor each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ETF.com and Morningstar Investor each do best.What ETF.com does best
- Screen more than 4,300 U.S.-listed ETFs with FactSet-powered data, total-return fields, filters, and saved screens.
- Compare ETFs side by side across costs, performance, portfolio composition, factor exposure, and ESG metrics.
- Use the Fund Flow Tracker to monitor ETF inflows and outflows by ticker and time period.
- Search ETF holdings by stock ticker to see which funds have meaningful exposure to a company.
- Use ETF Pulse to spot funds with notable flow and performance activity.
What Morningstar Investor does best
- Research stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and closed-end funds with Morningstar ratings, analyst notes, reports, screeners, watchlists, and portfolio tools.
- Use stock research built around Morningstar fair value estimates, Economic Moat Ratings, rating-change coverage, valuation context, commentary, and news.
- Evaluate funds and ETFs with Morningstar star ratings, Morningstar Medalist Ratings, analyst notes, fund reports, performance context, fees, and holdings views.
- Build stock, fund, and ETF screens using more than 200 data points, then save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners.
- Use Portfolio X-Ray to inspect asset allocation, sector exposure, fees, risk, stock style, and portfolio-level or fund-level composition.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and Morningstar Investor, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ETF.com and Morningstar Investor, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | ETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue Investors |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | ETF.comCountry: USSupport: Email | Morningstar, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 1984 |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 (Account)” | — |
| Entry paid plan | $6/mo“Content+” | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“Investor (Yearly)” |
| Top plan | $15/mo“All Access” | $34.95/mo“Investor (Monthly)” |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ETF.com and Morningstar Investor?
ETF.com leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and ETF analysis, while Morningstar Investor puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is ETF.com or Morningstar Investor free to use?
ETF.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Morningstar Investor is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ETF.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use ETF.com or Morningstar Investor on my phone?
Morningstar Investor lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ETF.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ETF.com or Morningstar Investor?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ETF.com if ETF screeners and ETF comparison matter to you; go with Morningstar Investor if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ETF.com and Morningstar Investor cover?
Both cover ETFs. Morningstar Investor adds stocks, mutual funds, and closed-end funds on top.
Which has a better stock screener: ETF.com or Morningstar Investor?
Both ETF.com and Morningstar Investor include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with ETF.com or Morningstar Investor?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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