VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs Markets.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
markets.ft.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Alerts.
- Coverage tilt: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) has 12 categories you won't get in Markets.com; Markets.com has 4 unique categories.
- Pricing: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is Free, Subscription; Markets.com is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies | Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) strengths
Categories covered by FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) but not Markets.com.
Markets.com strengths
Categories covered by Markets.com but not FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Markets.com both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Markets.com require subscriptions?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Markets.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Markets.com?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and Markets.com support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) differentiates itself with Comprehensive tools hub including watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equities and fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator (beta)., Free accounts allow users to build watchlists, track portfolios, and set price or news alerts directly from instrument pages., and Portfolio tool supports manual transaction entry, shows key fundamentals, and integrates related FT news., whereas Markets.com stands out for Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration., and Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.