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Tool Comparison
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) vs MarketScreener
Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You care about compounding calculator, ETF screeners, and fund analysis, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about news, calendar, and stock ideas, things FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) doesn't offer
- 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
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times)'s 10, including news, calendar, and stock ideas. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 10 categories
- 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 | Yes | 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 | 10 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | — |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener each do best.What FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) does best
- Tracking global equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and currencies through FT market pages.
- Watchlists, portfolio tracking, alerts, equity screeners, fund screeners, and a compound growth calculator from the markets tools hub.
- Tools for building watchlists and manual portfolios with a free FT account, then connect instrument pages to related FT news.
- Support for setting price or news alerts and manage delivery through the site or myFT email preferences.
- World Markets and sector pages for interactive charts, overlays, and performance comparisons.
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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrencies | 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 | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Export formats | PDF | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | The Financial Times Ltd.Country: United KingdomSupport: Email | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 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 (Registered)” | Free“Free (Member)” |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“FT Digital (Subscriber)” | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | — | $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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener?
FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) if compounding calculator and ETF screeners 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, commodities, and currencies. FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) also handles mutual funds and bonds. MarketScreener adds cryptos on top.
Which has a better stock screener: FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or MarketScreener?
Both FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) and MarketScreener 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 FT Markets (Markets data - Financial Times) or MarketScreener?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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