VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Fiscal.ai checked September 24, 2026 · MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Fiscal.ai vs MarketBeat
- Paid from
- $39/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, API
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock ideas, data visualizations, and ETF analysis.
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want ETF screeners.
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Fiscal.ai
Free • From $39/mo · Web · API
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want stock ideas, data visualizations, and ETF analysis.
Pick MarketBeat instead if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want ETF screeners.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Fiscal.ai simply does more: 29 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including stock ideas, data visualizations, and ETF analysis. MarketBeat counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketBeat$20.75/mo vs $39/mo
- Free trial
- Fiscal.ai14 days
- Broader coverage
- Fiscal.ai29 vs 14 categories
- API access
- Fiscal.ai
- Real-time data
- Fiscal.ai
- Broker sync
- MarketBeat
What Fiscal.ai does best
- Research coverage for global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds through dashboards, watchlists, portfolio views, visualizations, fundamentals, estimates, transcripts, filings, news, and event data.
- Use AI Copilot, summaries, and generated reports for earnings, filings, peer comparisons, financial analysis, and company research.
- Analysis of fundamentals, ratios, standardized financials, as-reported data, adjusted metrics, segment data, KPIs, analyst estimates, revisions, ratings, and price targets.
- Run 24 documented Fiscal Skills in MCP clients for financial models, company snapshots, screens, valuation, ownership, fund letters, filings, credit, quality scores, and earnings analysis.
- Trace research back to source filings, transcripts, slides, company news, investor-relations material, and source-to-filing images or PDFs where supported.
What MarketBeat does best
- Review ratings and price targets.
- Filter stocks and dividend candidates.
- Compare companies side by side.
- Inspect earnings and dividend histories.
- Follow updates for selected stocks.
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Pricing comparison
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $39/mo | Free • From $249/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | — |
Plan limits | 37 limits: Terminal - Free: financials history (annual): 10, Terminal - Free: financials history (quarterly): 6 +35 more | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | MCP, Claude Connector +7 more | Plaid |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +11 more | Retail Traders and Analysts |
Categories covered | 29 | 14 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick and EOD +1 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: Fiscal.ai Data Feed, S&P Global Market Intelligence +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +2 more | Broker sync |
Security | SOC2 and Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Fiscal.ai | Visit MarketBeat |
Standout features
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Standout features
What Fiscal.ai does best
- Research coverage for global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and funds through dashboards, watchlists, portfolio views, visualizations, fundamentals, estimates, transcripts, filings, news, and event data.
- Use AI Copilot, summaries, and generated reports for earnings, filings, peer comparisons, financial analysis, and company research.
- Analysis of fundamentals, ratios, standardized financials, as-reported data, adjusted metrics, segment data, KPIs, analyst estimates, revisions, ratings, and price targets.
- Run 24 documented Fiscal Skills in MCP clients for financial models, company snapshots, screens, valuation, ownership, fund letters, filings, credit, quality scores, and earnings analysis.
- Trace research back to source filings, transcripts, slides, company news, investor-relations material, and source-to-filing images or PDFs where supported.
What MarketBeat does best
- Review ratings and price targets.
- Filter stocks and dividend candidates.
- Compare companies side by side.
- Inspect earnings and dividend histories.
- Follow updates for selected stocks.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFunds | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth Investors+5 more | Retail TradersAnalysts |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker, CUSIP, ISIN, and FIGI | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | TickEOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Fiscal.ai Data FeedS&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarYChartsPerplexity | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeyWebhooks50 req/minDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | Manual | Plaid |
Integrations | MCPClaude ConnectorChatGPTCodex CLICursorVS Code CopilotGemini CLIPerplexity+1 more | Plaid |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builderCitation pinningAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | Stratosphere Technology Inc.Country: CanadaFounded 2021Support: Email | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 5/5 | Not specified |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Terminal - Free”financials history (annual): 10 · financials history (quarterly): 6 · +8 more | Free“Free / Daily Ratings”watchlist stocks: 10 |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Terminal - Pro (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 15 · financials history (quarterly): 20 · +10 more | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” |
| Top plan | $199/mo“Terminal - Enterprise (Monthly)”financials history (annual): 20+ · financials history (quarterly): 40+ · +10 more | $29/mo“All Access” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“API - Paid” | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat?
Fiscal.ai leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketBeat puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat cost?
Good news: both Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat have an API?
Fiscal.ai has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. MarketBeat doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Fiscal.ai if stock ideas and data visualizations matter to you; go with MarketBeat if you'd rather have ETF screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Fiscal.ai also handles mutual funds and funds.
Does Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat have real-time data?
Fiscal.ai offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketBeat runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat connect to my broker?
MarketBeat syncs with brokers automatically. With Fiscal.ai, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat?
Both Fiscal.ai and MarketBeat 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 Fiscal.ai or MarketBeat?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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