VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
FOIAsearch vs MarketScreener
Pick FOIAsearch instead if
FOIAsearch
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You want regulatory filings monitoring and flags.
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MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, calendar, and screeners.
- 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
FOIAsearch and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, alerts and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to FOIAsearch's 4, including news, calendar, and screeners, plus a mobile app. FOIAsearch counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 4 categories
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
- Asset coverage
- MarketScreenerAdds ETFs and commodities
- 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 • Paid plans available | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more |
| 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 +4 more |
Categories covered | 4 | 16 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FOIAsearch | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What FOIAsearch and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FOIAsearch and MarketScreener each do best.What FOIAsearch does best
- Search SEC FOIA request logs by company or organization.
- Review separate lists for all requests and B7A-exempt requests.
- Use Protect My Portfolio for alerts about saved portfolio companies.
- Use IR Watch for alerts when hedge funds, research firms or reporters request information about an issuer.
- Receive a monthly roundup of SEC FOIA requests from selected reporters.
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitor market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with technical indicators and switch between stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic lists and compare them with index trends and past performance.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FOIAsearch and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FOIAsearch and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Dorsey Research LLCSupport: Email | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 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 Search” | Free“Free Member” |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Portfolio Alerts” | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“IR Watch” | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 |
| Top plan | Subscription“Prominent Reporter Alerts” | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between FOIAsearch and MarketScreener?
FOIAsearch leans toward alerts, regulatory filings monitoring, and watchlist, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FOIAsearch and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both FOIAsearch and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use FOIAsearch or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. FOIAsearch doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose FOIAsearch or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FOIAsearch if regulatory filings monitoring and flags matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do FOIAsearch and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener adds ETFs, commodities, and currencies on top.
Which covers international markets: FOIAsearch or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. FOIAsearch is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Which has a better stock screener: FOIAsearch or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; FOIAsearch doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with FOIAsearch or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. FOIAsearch is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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