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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Finbox vs Morningstar Investor comparison

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

Finbox logo

Finbox

finbox.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Morningstar Investor logo

Morningstar Investor

morningstar.com

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

Platforms
FinboxWeb
Morningstar InvestorWeb, Mobile
Categories
Finbox11
Morningstar Investor16
Pricing details

Tool

Finbox

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Starter$120/yr
Starter Plus$300/yr
Professional$792/yr
Data Boost (add-on)$20

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
PortfolioMorningstar Investor
NewsMorningstar Investor
DividendsFinbox
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeFinboxMorningstar Investor
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Not specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVExcel
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Finbox and Morningstar Investor?

Finbox focuses on Stock Ideas, Screeners, and Stock Comparison 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 Finbox and Morningstar Investor cost?

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

Can I use Finbox or Morningstar Investor on my phone?

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

Should I choose Finbox or Morningstar Investor?

Choose Finbox if you need Stock screener with filters, columns, sorting, saved screens, and “import results to watchlist” workflow; exports are CSV and require Starter + Data Boost or Professional., and Data Explorer with 1,000+ metrics plus metric definitions and example calculations.. 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 Finbox and Morningstar Investor cover?

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

Can I export data from Finbox and Morningstar Investor?

Finbox supports data exports to CSV, and Excel. Morningstar Investor has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Finbox or Morningstar Investor?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Finbox or Morningstar Investor?

Morningstar Investor offers portfolio tracking features. Finbox is more focused on research and analysis.

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