★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs Marketlog
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, things Marketlog doesn't offer
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You care about risk metrics, monte carlo, and compounding calculator, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and Marketlog cover a lot of the same ground (14 shared categories, including data visualizations, options, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Marketlog's 18, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. Marketlog counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- Investing.comAdds commodities and closed-end funds
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 18 categories
- Broker sync
- Marketlog
- 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 $79.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 15 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 +13 more | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 34 | 18 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| 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 and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit Marketlog |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Marketlog each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Marketlog 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 Marketlog does best
- Tracking portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitoring gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Tracking dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Marketlog, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Marketlog, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | VendorManual |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | YodleeThird-party data licensors |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood |
Export formats | CSVXML | Image |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email |
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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 | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and Marketlog?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Marketlog puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership. They overlap in 14 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Investing.com and Marketlog cost?
Good news: both Investing.com and Marketlog have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Investing.com or Marketlog?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Marketlog if you'd rather have risk metrics and monte carlo. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and Marketlog cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and currencies. Investing.com also handles commodities, closed-end funds, and futures.
Do Investing.com and Marketlog 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 Marketlog?
Investing.com exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can Investing.com or Marketlog connect to my broker?
Marketlog syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Are Investing.com and Marketlog 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: Investing.com or Marketlog?
Investing.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Investing.com or Marketlog?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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