VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

ETF Insider vs Morningstar Investor comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

ETF Insider logo

ETF Insider

etfinsider.co

PricingFree, Subscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
Morningstar Investor logo

Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
ETF InsiderWeb, API
Morningstar InvestorWeb, Mobile
Categories
ETF Insider14
Morningstar Investor16
Pricing details

Tool

ETF Insider

$14/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$14/mo
EnterpriseContact sales

Tool

Morningstar Investor

$20.75/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

Investor (Monthly)$34.95/mo
Investor (Yearly)$249/yr
Category leaders
Stock IdeasMorningstar Investor
WatchlistMorningstar Investor
NewsMorningstar Investor
Valuation ModelsMorningstar Investor
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeETF InsiderMorningstar Investor
Asset types
ETFsMutual FundsStocks
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
Not specified
Data freshness
Real-time
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
ImagePDFExcel
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor?

ETF Insider focuses on ETF Screeners, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while Morningstar Investor specializes in Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor cost?

Good news—both ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor on my phone?

Morningstar Investor has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. ETF Insider is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor have an API?

ETF Insider provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Morningstar Investor doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor?

Choose ETF Insider if you need Interactive web app that visualizes portfolios from the perspective of their underlying assets using a central network diagram and portfolio/assets tabs for drill‑downs., and Supports ETFs, mutual funds and stocks as input assets, with full look‑through to all underlying holdings and tools to understand overlap, sector, geographic and market‑cap concentration.. Go with Morningstar Investor if Screeners: create your own screens using 200+ unique data points; save custom views for portfolios, watchlists, and screeners., and Investment discovery: pre‑filtered investment lists plus the ability to find/compare securities using valuation and performance metrics (described as spanning global company & share‑class data). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor cover?

Both cover ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Stocks. Morningstar Investor adds coverage for Closed-End Funds, and Funds.

Does ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor have real-time data?

ETF Insider offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Morningstar Investor uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor?

ETF Insider supports data exports to Image, PDF, and Excel. Morningstar Investor has more limited export options.

Are ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor good for long-term investing?

Yes, both platforms cater to long-term investors with fundamental analysis tools, valuation metrics, and portfolio tracking features.

Which has a better stock screener—ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor?

Both ETF Insider and Morningstar Investor include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with ETF Insider or Morningstar Investor?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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