★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
FINVIZ vs Marketlog
Pick FINVIZ if
FINVIZ
Free • From $299.50/yr · Web
- You care about screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, things Marketlog doesn't offer
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $24.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about watchlist, risk metrics, and monte carlo, things FINVIZ doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
FINVIZ and Marketlog cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including data visualizations, portfolio, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only FINVIZ gives you screeners and ETF screeners, and only Marketlog gives you watchlist and risk metrics.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $24.96/mo
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Broker sync
- Marketlog
- Global coverage
- Marketlog
- Asset coverage
- MarketlogAdds bonds and funds
- Free plan
- Both
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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 $299.50/yr | Free • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 18 limits: Free: screener presets: 50, Free: items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) +16 more | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 17 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: 15-min Delayed and Real-time | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Correlation | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit FINVIZ | Visit Marketlog |
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Marketlog each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FINVIZ and Marketlog each do best.What FINVIZ does best
- Screening for U.S. stocks and ETFs with a mix of valuation, growth, profitability, technical, ownership, dividend, and performance filters.
- Heat maps, sector/group views, and snapshot pages to spot where market strength, weakness, and unusual moves are clustering.
- Support for saving screener setups with presets and switch between table, chart, and snapshot-style result views depending on how you research.
- Move from a screen to ticker-level research with quote pages that link financials, charts, news, insider trades, filings, options, short interest, and peer comparison.
- Views for reviewing fundamental context with financial statements, EPS and sales charts, ownership pages, insider transactions, and 13F manager holdings.
What Marketlog does best
- Tracking portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitoring gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Tracking dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Marketlog, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FINVIZ and Marketlog, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedReal-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | YodleeThird-party data licensors |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Not specified | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood |
Export formats | Excel | Image |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderCorrelation | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email |
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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 | Freescreener presets: 50 · items per page: 20 (table) / 36 (charts) / 10 (snapshots) · +5 more | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $299.50/yr≈ $24.96/mo“Elite (Annual)”screener presets: 200 · portfolios: 100 · +2 more | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $39.50/mo“Elite (Monthly)”screener presets: 200 · items per page: Up to 100 (table) / 120 (charts) / 50 (snapshots) · +5 more | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FINVIZ and Marketlog?
FINVIZ leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and stock comparison, while Marketlog puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FINVIZ and Marketlog cost?
Good news: both FINVIZ and Marketlog have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FINVIZ or Marketlog on my phone?
Marketlog lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FINVIZ doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FINVIZ or Marketlog?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FINVIZ if screeners and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Marketlog if you'd rather have watchlist and risk metrics. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FINVIZ and Marketlog cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Marketlog adds bonds, funds, and currencies on top.
Do FINVIZ and Marketlog offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: FINVIZ or Marketlog?
Marketlog has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FINVIZ is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from FINVIZ and Marketlog?
FINVIZ exports to Excel. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can FINVIZ or Marketlog connect to my broker?
Marketlog syncs with brokers automatically. With FINVIZ, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are FINVIZ and Marketlog good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: FINVIZ or Marketlog?
FINVIZ has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FINVIZ or Marketlog?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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