★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Gainify vs MarketScreener
Pick Gainify if
Gainify
Free • From $9.92/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9.92/mo instead of $34/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock comparison, custom dashboards, and institutional ownership, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, ESG ratings, and newsletters, things Gainify 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
Gainify and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (13 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Gainify simply does more: 24 categories to MarketScreener's 16, including stock comparison, custom dashboards, and institutional ownership. MarketScreener counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Gainify$9.92/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- Gainify24 vs 16 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Real-time data
- Gainify
- 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 • From $9.92/yr | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 16 limits: Starter: ai chat queries: 10/month, Starter: watchlists: 1 +14 more | 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 +5 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 24 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | — |
Data partners | 3 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling Prep +1 more | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +3 more | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Gainify | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What Gainify and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Gainify and MarketScreener each do best.What Gainify does best
- Gainify is discontinued historical context rather than a live product to buy; the current homepage says the service is closed and no longer available.
- The legacy profile to understand an AI stock analysis workflow that combined global screening, stock reports, AI chat, earnings recaps, charting, watchlists, and portfolio tracking.
- Views for reviewing the historical screener concept: 1,000+ filters, broad global ticker coverage, S&P Global data references, custom output columns, and fast watchlist workflows.
- Comparison tools for legacy stock reports that bundled company snapshots, Wall Street estimates, valuation metrics, ownership, dividends, financial history, forecasts, ratings, AI earnings summaries, and transcripts.
- Research tools for studying the Gainify Rating and Gainify Score as examples of explainable, multi-factor stock scoring for quality, value, growth, and related research dimensions.
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 Gainify and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Gainify and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts | 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 | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | VendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceFinancial Modeling PrepProprietary Derived Data | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Export formats | Image | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionAI summaries: Transcripts | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | GainifyCountry: LithuaniaFounded 2024Support: 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“Starter”ai chat queries: 10/month · watchlists: 1 · +2 more | Free“Free (Member)” |
| Entry paid plan | $9.92/yr≈ $9.92/mo“Investor”billing: $14.99 monthly or $9.92/month billed yearly. · ai chat queries: 50/month · +4 more | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | $26.99/yr≈ $26.99/mo“Gainer Pro”billing: $36.99 monthly or $26.99/month billed yearly. · ai chat queries: 500/month · +4 more | $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 Gainify and MarketScreener?
Gainify leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 13 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Gainify and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both Gainify and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Gainify or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Gainify doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Gainify or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Gainify if stock comparison and custom dashboards matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have news and ESG ratings. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Gainify and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener adds ETFs, commodities, and currencies on top.
Does Gainify or MarketScreener have real-time data?
Gainify offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketScreener 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.
Are Gainify and MarketScreener good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Gainify or MarketScreener?
Both Gainify 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 Gainify or MarketScreener?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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