VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Journalytic vs MoatMap
Pick Journalytic instead if
Journalytic
Free · Web
- You want notes & highlights.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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MoatMap
Free • From $6 per unit · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want AI research, screeners, and stock ideas.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Journalytic and MoatMap cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, checklist and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MoatMap simply does more: 13 categories to Journalytic's 3, including AI research, screeners, and stock ideas. Journalytic counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- MoatMap
- Broader coverage
- MoatMap13 vs 3 categories
- Asset coverage
- JournalyticAdds cryptos and real estate
- 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 | Free • From $6 per unit |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 7 limits: Free: feathers per month: 20, Taster pack: feathers: 100 +5 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 3 | 13 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | — | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Quality, Value, and Momentum +3 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Journalytic | Visit MoatMap |
Where each one shines
What Journalytic and MoatMap each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Journalytic and MoatMap each do best.What Journalytic does best
- Create investment ideas for stocks, crypto, real estate, private equity, venture investments, or custom assets and connect entries to those ideas.
- Journal Actions to structure decisions, checklists, probabilistic predictions, self-contracts, and feelings instead of leaving research as unstructured notes.
- Build custom checklists or use checklists from the library.
- Review idea dashboards with price charts and journal entries overlaid so thesis changes can be compared with market movement.
- Decisions and All Actions views to see when decisions, contracts, predictions, checklists, and feelings happened around an idea.
What MoatMap does best
- Score more than 20,000 stocks daily on Quality, Value, and Momentum within sector and global contexts.
- Screen stocks across 30 markets, use five prepared screens, and save or share filters.
- Order 9,000-to-12,000-word AI reports covering business segments, management, earnings transcripts, and scenarios.
- Track insider buys, sells, and buybacks across 28 markets.
- Upload a broker statement for factor scores, sector exposure, look-through financials, insider activity, buybacks, and earnings dates.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Journalytic and MoatMap, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Journalytic and MoatMap, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksCryptosReal EstatePrivate Funds | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderFactors: Quality, Value, and MomentumFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News |
Vendor & support | Journalytic | MoatMapCountry: MalaysiaSupport: 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 open beta” | Freefeathers per month: 20 |
| Entry paid plan | — | $6 per unit“Taster pack”feathers: 100 · expiry: Never expires |
| Tier 2 | — | $15 per unit“Standard pack”feathers: 300 · expiry: Never expires |
| Top plan | — | $28 per unit“Bulk pack”feathers: 600 · expiry: Never expires |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Journalytic and MoatMap?
Journalytic leans toward notes & highlights, checklist, and data visualizations, while MoatMap puts more weight on AI research, screeners, and stock ideas. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Journalytic and MoatMap cost?
Good news: both Journalytic and MoatMap have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Journalytic or MoatMap?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose Journalytic or MoatMap?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Journalytic if notes & highlights matter to you; go with MoatMap if you'd rather have AI research and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Journalytic and MoatMap cover?
Both cover stocks. Journalytic also handles cryptos, real estate, and private funds.
Does Journalytic or MoatMap have real-time data?
MoatMap offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Journalytic 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.
Which has a better stock screener: Journalytic or MoatMap?
MoatMap has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Journalytic doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Journalytic or MoatMap?
MoatMap handles portfolio tracking. Journalytic is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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