VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBISWorld vs Marketstack comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

IBISWorld logo

IBISWorld

ibisworld.com

PricingSubscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, API
Marketstack logo

Marketstack

marketstack.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API

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 Data APIs.
  • Coverage tilt: IBISWorld has 4 categories you won't get in Marketstack; Marketstack has 5 unique categories.
  • Pricing: IBISWorld is Subscription, One-time; Marketstack is Free, Subscription.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

IBISWorldMarketstack

Side-by-side metrics

AttributeIBISWorldMarketstack
Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Other

Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Subscription, One-time

Free, Subscription

Tested

Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat

Not yet

Not yet

Editor pick

Featured inside curated shortlists

Standard listing

Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBISWorld strengths

Categories covered by IBISWorld but not Marketstack.

Marketstack strengths

Categories covered by Marketstack but not IBISWorld.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do IBISWorld and Marketstack both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Marketstack offers a free entry point, while IBISWorld requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access IBISWorld and Marketstack?

Both IBISWorld and Marketstack prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

IBISWorld differentiates itself with Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk., whereas Marketstack stands out for Pricing tiers with monthly request limits (Free: 100/mo; Basic: 10k/mo; Professional: 100k/mo; Business: 500k/mo; Enterprise: custom)., V2 REST/JSON API for end-of-day (EOD) prices with adjusted fields for splits/dividends (e.g., `split_factor`, `dividend`)., and Intraday endpoint supports multiple bar intervals (down to `1min`); “Real-Time Updates” (1/5/10 min) are Professional+ only..

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.