VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Koyfin checked September 24, 2026 · MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Koyfin vs MarketBeat
- Paid from
- $39/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, custom dashboards, and correlation.
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want dividends, insider data, and institutional ownership.
Pick Koyfin if
Koyfin
Free • From $468/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, custom dashboards, and correlation.
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $39/mo
- You want dividends, insider data, and institutional ownership.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Koyfin and MarketBeat cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Koyfin simply does more: 20 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including data visualizations, custom dashboards, and correlation, plus a mobile app. MarketBeat counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketBeat$20.75/mo vs $39/mo
- Broader coverage
- Koyfin20 vs 14 categories
- Mobile app
- Koyfin
- Real-time data
- Koyfin
- Asset coverage
- KoyfinAdds mutual funds and closed-end funds
- Free plan
- Both
What Koyfin does best
- Tools for building customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screening for more than 100,000 global securities with thousands of criteria, with stock and ETF screening on paid plans and mutual-fund screening in Advisor tiers.
- Advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research coverage for companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
What MarketBeat does best
- Review ratings and price targets.
- Filter stocks and dividend candidates.
- Compare companies side by side.
- Inspect earnings and dividend histories.
- Follow updates for selected stocks.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $468/yr | Free • From $249/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 24 limits: Free: watchlists: 2, Free: screens: 2 +22 more | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Schwab, Altruist +6 more | Plaid |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +6 more | Retail Traders and Analysts |
Categories covered | 20 | 14 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day and Adjustments: TotalReturn | — |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 7 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +5 more | Broker sync |
Security | 4 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US +2 more | — |
| Try it | Visit Koyfin | Visit MarketBeat |
Standout features
The best features of Koyfin and MarketBeat.ShowHide
Standout features
What Koyfin does best
- Tools for building customizable dashboards, watchlists, charts, and market monitors across global equities, ETFs, funds, fixed income, FX, commodities, crypto, indices, and economics.
- Screening for more than 100,000 global securities with thousands of criteria, with stock and ETF screening on paid plans and mutual-fund screening in Advisor tiers.
- Advanced charts with technical indicators, fundamentals, valuation measures, analyst estimates, price targets, templates, sharing, and downloads where vendor licenses allow.
- Research coverage for companies with financial analysis pages, customizable financial templates, news, filings, transcripts, analyst data, short interest, and AI transcript summaries on paid plans.
- Tracking portfolios with grouping, notes, summary rows, alerts, custom data series, uploaded CSV price history, and mobile portfolio monitoring.
What MarketBeat does best
- Review ratings and price targets.
- Filter stocks and dividend candidates.
- Compare companies side by side.
- Inspect earnings and dividend histories.
- Follow updates for selected stocks.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsCurrenciesCommoditiesFutures+1 more | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsAsset ManagersFinancial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersAnalysts |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFREDTrading EconomicsTrueFXPolygon.io | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | ManualCSVCustodian | Plaid |
Integrations | SchwabAltruistTradePMRInteractive BrokersBlack DiamondOrionFidelityAddepar | Plaid |
Export formats | CSVImagePDF | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | SOC2Data residency: USEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker syncYield curvesAI summaries: TranscriptsHouseholdingModel portfoliosClient reporting | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | Koyfin, Inc.Country: United StatesFounded 2016Support: Email | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freewatchlists: 2 · screens: 2 · +5 more | Free“Free / Daily Ratings”watchlist stocks: 10 |
| Entry paid plan | $468/yr≈ $39/mo“Plus”financials years: 10 · estimates years: 10 · +5 more | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” |
| Tier 2 | $948/yr≈ $79/mo“Premium”alerts: 500 · custom securities: Unlimited | $29/mo“All Access” |
| Tier 3 | $2508/yr≈ $209/mo“Advisor Core”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 10 · +2 more | — |
| Top plan | $3588/yr≈ $299/mo“Advisor Pro”alerts: 500 · reports per month: 200 · +2 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Teams” | — |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Koyfin and MarketBeat?
Koyfin leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and data visualizations, while MarketBeat puts more weight on screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Koyfin and MarketBeat cost?
Good news: both Koyfin and MarketBeat have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Koyfin or MarketBeat?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Koyfin or MarketBeat on my phone?
Koyfin lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MarketBeat doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Koyfin or MarketBeat?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Koyfin if data visualizations and custom dashboards matter to you; go with MarketBeat if you'd rather have dividends and insider data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Koyfin and MarketBeat cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Koyfin also handles mutual funds, closed-end funds, and bonds.
Does Koyfin or MarketBeat have real-time data?
Koyfin offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketBeat 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.
Can I export data from Koyfin and MarketBeat?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Koyfin or MarketBeat connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Koyfin or MarketBeat?
Both Koyfin and MarketBeat 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 Koyfin or MarketBeat?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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