★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs MarketInOut
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Investing.com
Free • From $13.99/mo · Web · Mobile · Other
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $13.99/mo instead of $14.96/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations, things MarketInOut doesn't offer
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MarketInOut
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- You care about backtesting and APIs & data feeds, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and MarketInOut cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including screeners, correlation, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to MarketInOut's 7, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. MarketInOut counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Investing.com$13.99/mo vs $14.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Asset coverage
- Investing.comAdds bonds 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 $13.99/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 21 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +19 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | — |
Categories covered | 34 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | Custom formulas and Universe builder |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit MarketInOut |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and MarketInOut each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and MarketInOut each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
What MarketInOut does best
- Screening for 40+ exchanges with technical and fundamental filters across stocks, ETFs, forex, and crypto.
- Filters for by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist, with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes where supported.
- Formula Screener conditions with AND, OR, NOT logic, multi-timeframe rules, historical and range screening, ticker references, index references, and regime filters.
- Tools for running strategy backtests with entry rules, exit rules, stop-loss, take-profit, and position-maintenance logic.
- Survivorship-bias-free backtesting data that includes delisted stocks.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and MarketInOut, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and MarketInOut, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVXML | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Custom formulasUniverse builder |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $13.99/mo“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +8 more | One-time“2-Year Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $31.49/mo“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +6 more | One-time“1-Year Membership” |
| Top plan | — | One-time“6-Month Membership” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and MarketInOut?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketInOut puts more weight on screeners, backtesting, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Investing.com and MarketInOut cost?
Good news: both Investing.com and MarketInOut have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Investing.com or MarketInOut on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MarketInOut doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Investing.com or MarketInOut?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with MarketInOut if you'd rather have backtesting and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and MarketInOut cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, currencies, and cryptos. Investing.com also handles bonds, commodities, and closed-end funds.
Do Investing.com and MarketInOut offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Investing.com and MarketInOut?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Investing.com: CSV; MarketInOut: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is Investing.com or MarketInOut better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. MarketInOut is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Investing.com or MarketInOut?
Both Investing.com and MarketInOut 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 Investing.com or MarketInOut?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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