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Tool Comparison
Frost & Sullivan vs MarketScreener
Pick Frost & Sullivan instead if
Frost & Sullivan
One-time, Subscription · Web
- You care about scores and macro data, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
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MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, alerts, and calendar, things Frost & Sullivan 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
MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to Frost & Sullivan's 3, including news, alerts, and calendar, plus a mobile app. Frost & Sullivan counters by keeping things simpler. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
What readers say
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- MarketScreener
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
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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 | One-time, Subscription | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | No | 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 | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD | — |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit Frost & Sullivan | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener each do best.What Frost & Sullivan does best
- Purchase options for single PDF research reports from the Frost store for market studies, Frost Radar benchmarks, economic trackers, and technology research.
- Frost Radar reports to compare companies through Frost & Sullivan's Growth and Innovation benchmarking framework.
- Analyst-led Growth Dialog sessions attached to Frost Radar deliverables when the purchase includes direct research discussion.
- Growth Opportunity Analytics for enterprise research across competitive intensity, customer dynamics, industry convergence, disruptive technologies, global megatrends, new business models, and emerging markets.
- IFrost as the interactive research database concept for updated data, customizable charts, and downloadable visuals where licensed.
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitoring market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Tools for building custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Tools for exploring thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDFImage | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Frost & SullivanCountry: United StatesFounded 1961Support: Email and Phone | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 | 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 (Member)” |
| Entry paid plan | One-time“Single Report (Store)” | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Enterprise Programs” | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 |
| Top plan | — | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener?
Frost & Sullivan leans toward scores, macro data, and newsletters, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Frost & Sullivan or MarketScreener free to use?
MarketScreener has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Frost & Sullivan is paid-only. If budget matters, start with MarketScreener and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Frost & Sullivan or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Frost & Sullivan doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Frost & Sullivan or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Frost & Sullivan if scores and macro data matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have news and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Frost & Sullivan and MarketScreener cover?
Frost & Sullivan covers other. MarketScreener covers stocks, ETFs, and commodities.
Which has a better stock screener: Frost & Sullivan or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Frost & Sullivan doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Frost & Sullivan or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. Frost & Sullivan is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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