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Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) vs The Motley Fool comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) adds Playbooks & Case Studies coverage that The Motley Fool skips.

The Motley Fool includes Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, and Videos categories that Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) omits.

Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) highlights: A library of 100 structured tutorials covering core concepts such as compounding, moats, margin of safety, position sizing, and investment checklists., Regularly updated blog essays distilling insights from legendary investors, CEOs, and business leaders., and The “Masters Bookshelf,” a curated reading list spanning investing, history, psychology, and business classics..

The Motley Fool is known for: Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..

The Motley Fool offers mobile access, which Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) skips.

Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com)

mastersinvest.com

A free educational resource offering tutorials, curated reading, and essays on timeless lessons from great investors. Includes a blog and newsletter sign-up. All content is informational and intended to inspire better investing habits — not financial advice.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

A library of 100 structured tutorials covering core concepts such as compounding, moats, margin of safety, position sizing, and investment checklists.
Regularly updated blog essays distilling insights from legendary investors, CEOs, and business leaders.
The “Masters Bookshelf,” a curated reading list spanning investing, history, psychology, and business classics.
Investor Letters hub linking directly to primary sources like Buffett, Li Lu, and Lindsell Train.
Profiles of notable investors, summarizing their philosophies, strategies, and biggest lessons.

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The Motley Fool

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A long-standing publisher and stock-picking service with both free content and premium memberships. The flagship Stock Advisor offers two new recommendations each month, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Higher tiers add more scorecards, tools, live model portfolios, and exclusive research. Mobile apps deliver real-time alerts for new picks and portfolio updates.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.
Free market news, analysis articles, and daily podcasts such as Motley Fool Money.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Education, Blogs, and Newsletters.

Where they differ

Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com)

Distinct strengths include:

Playbooks & Case Studies

A library of 100 structured tutorials covering core concepts such as compounding, moats, margin of safety, position sizing, and investment checklists.
Regularly updated blog essays distilling insights from legendary investors, CEOs, and business leaders.
The “Masters Bookshelf,” a curated reading list spanning investing, history, psychology, and business classics.
Investor Letters hub linking directly to primary sources like Buffett, Li Lu, and Lindsell Train.

The Motley Fool

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com)	The Motley Fool
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Playbooks & Case Studies	Shared: Education, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Stock Ideas, Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Videos
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique A library of 100 structured tutorials covering core concepts such as compounding, moats, margin of safety, position sizing, and investment checklists. Regularly updated blog essays distilling insights from legendary investors, CEOs, and business leaders. The “Masters Bookshelf,” a curated reading list spanning investing, history, psychology, and business classics. Investor Letters hub linking directly to primary sources like Buffett, Li Lu, and Lindsell Train. Profiles of notable investors, summarizing their philosophies, strategies, and biggest lessons. Free email subscription (“ENROL”) to receive blog posts, book reviews, and thematic insights.	Unique Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy. Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle. Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists. Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform. Free market news, analysis articles, and daily podcasts such as Motley Fool Money. Market pages give quick snapshots of indices and top stock movers.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) and The Motley Fool both support?

Both platforms cover Education, Blogs, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) and The Motley Fool require subscriptions?

Both Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) and The Motley Fool keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

The Motley Fool ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Investment Masters Class (MastersInvest.com) differentiates itself with A library of 100 structured tutorials covering core concepts such as compounding, moats, margin of safety, position sizing, and investment checklists., Regularly updated blog essays distilling insights from legendary investors, CEOs, and business leaders., and The “Masters Bookshelf,” a curated reading list spanning investing, history, psychology, and business classics., whereas The Motley Fool stands out for Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..

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