★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Friday, June 12, 2026
Tool Comparison · Friday, June 12, 2026
justETF vs The Motley Fool
Trying to decide between justETF and The Motley Fool? Here's how they compare on pricing, features, and platforms — and which one fits the way you invest.
justETF
Best for ETF screeners and ETF comparison
ETF-focused research and portfolio platform designed for European investors. The free plan supports one portfolio and one watchlist, while Premium tiers (5 or 25 portfolios) add advanced simulations, performance attribution, rebalancing, alerts, Excel export, and unlimited watchlists. UK pricing is published at £9.90/month annually or £14.90/month quarterly for Premium 5, and £19.90/month annually or £24.90/month quarterly for Premium 25, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
The Motley Fool
Best for stock ideas and news
A long-standing publisher and stock-picking service with both free content and premium memberships. The flagship Stock Advisor offers two new recommendations per month at $199/year; Epic adds Rule Breakers, Dividend Investor, Hidden Gems, full FoolIQ/GamePlan access, five monthly recommendations, and broader ranking tools at $499/year; Epic Plus adds 8+ monthly picks plus daily Moneyball recommendations at $1,999/year. Fool Portfolios is $3,999/year, and Fool One is now public at $13,999/year. Market data on Fool pages is powered by Xignite and Polygon.io.
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The verdict
The bottom line: justETF and The Motley Fool cover a lot of the same ground — 3 shared categories, portfolio, watchlist, and education — so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. justETF simply does more — 12 categories to The Motley Fool's 8, including ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and backtesting. The Motley Fool counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
Free plan
Both
Both have one
Broader coverage
justETF
12 vs 8 categories
Real-time data
justETF
justETF only
Choose
justETF if…
- You care about ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and backtesting — things The Motley Fool doesn't offer
- You want more under one roof — 12 categories to The Motley Fool's 8
- Delayed quotes won't cut it — you need real-time data
Choose
The Motley Fool if…
- You care about stock ideas, news, and videos — things justETF doesn't offer
Consider alternatives if…
- You'd rather have one tool that does it all.
- Neither price feels right for what you'd get.
Comparison snapshot
Standout features
What justETF does best
- Comprehensive database and screener for European ETFs and physically backed ETCs, with the ability to filter, compare, and analyze funds.
- ETF profiles display top-10 holdings, listings across multiple exchanges, performance data, and risk metrics.
- Stock profiles show how many ETFs include each company, with data sourced from Trackinsight, etfinfo, Xignite, gettex, FactSet, and justETF.
- Portfolio tracking is transaction-based, with automatic booking of dividends on ex-date.
- Portfolio monitoring includes email alerts, anti-cyclical rebalancing tools, and a broker order list (with direct order transfer to partner brokers, no credentials shared).
What The Motley Fool does best
- 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 Rule Breakers, Dividend Investor, Hidden Gems, broader scorecards, FoolIQ/GamePlan access, and five monthly stock recommendations.
- Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes 8+ monthly stock recommendations plus daily Moneyball recommendations and adds Trends, Value Hunters, and Global Partners.
- Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios, additional real-money portfolios, specialized crypto/microcap research, and 10+ monthly picks.
- Fool One ($13,999/year) includes most Fool membership offerings, the One Portfolio with quarterly rebalancing, exclusive events, and 10+ monthly picks with daily Moneyball recommendations.
Data & access details
| Attribute | justETF | The Motley Fool |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | ETFsCommoditiesStocks | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | Europe | Not specified |
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | ExcelImage | Not specified |
Seen enough? The fastest way to decide is to open both and poke around for five minutes.
Pricing breakdown
Tool
justETF
—
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Tool
The Motley Fool
$16.583333333333332/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
What you only get with justETF.
What you only get with The Motley Fool.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Still deciding? Get hands-on with both — most plans offer a free tier or trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between justETF and The Motley Fool?
justETF leans toward ETF screeners, ETF comparison, and portfolio, while The Motley Fool puts more weight on stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do justETF and The Motley Fool cost?
Good news — both justETF and The Motley Fool have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose justETF or The Motley Fool?
It depends on what you're after. Pick justETF if ETF screeners and ETF comparison matter to you; go with The Motley Fool if you'd rather have stock ideas and news. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do justETF and The Motley Fool cover?
Both cover ETFs and stocks. justETF also handles commodities.
Does justETF or The Motley Fool have real-time data?
justETF offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. The Motley Fool runs on delayed or end-of-day data — perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from justETF and The Motley Fool?
justETF exports to Excel and Image. The Motley Fool is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener—justETF or The Motley Fool?
justETF has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; The Motley Fool doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with justETF or The Motley Fool?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking — holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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