VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
ListingTrack vs MarketScreener
Pick ListingTrack instead if
ListingTrack
Free • From $9/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $9/mo instead of $34/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
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MarketScreener
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want alerts, stock ideas, and data visualizations.
- 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
ListingTrack and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including calendar, screeners, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to ListingTrack's 7, including alerts, stock ideas, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. ListingTrack counters by starting cheaper at $9/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- ListingTrack$9/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 7 categories
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Real-time data
- ListingTrack
- Global coverage
- MarketScreener
- Asset coverage
- MarketScreenerAdds ETFs and commodities
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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 • From $9/mo | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 7 | 16 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more | — |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit ListingTrack | Visit MarketScreener |
Where each one shines
What ListingTrack and MarketScreener each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ListingTrack and MarketScreener each do best.What ListingTrack does best
- Core datasets cover IPOs, SPACs, public mergers and acquisitions, and pre-IPO companies.
- Event views cover filings, pricing, listings, merger announcements, closings, de-SPACs, spinoffs, and other milestones.
- Dedicated SPAC pages separate pipeline companies, announced combinations, closed mergers, and de-SPACs.
- Theme pages and newsletter recaps summarize recent listing activity.
- Pro Lite includes watchlists.
What MarketScreener does best
- Monitor market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and email alerts.
- Screening for stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with technical indicators and switch between stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic lists and compare them with index trends and past performance.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ListingTrack and MarketScreener, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ListingTrack and MarketScreener, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | CommonFi, Inc. | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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“Core (Free)” | Free“Free Member” |
| Entry paid plan | $9/mo“Pro Lite (Yearly)” | $34/mo“Access”annual equivalent monthly usd: 28 · annual billing usd: 336 |
| Tier 2 | $12/mo“Pro Lite (Monthly)” | $59/mo“Premium”annual billing usd: 600 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 50 |
| Top plan | Subscription“Pro (Personal/Professional)” | $279/mo“Expert”annual billing usd: 2,628 · annual equivalent monthly usd: 219 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between ListingTrack and MarketScreener?
ListingTrack leans toward IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and calendar, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do ListingTrack and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both ListingTrack and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use ListingTrack or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ListingTrack doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose ListingTrack or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ListingTrack if IPO and corporate actions & special situations matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have alerts and stock ideas. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ListingTrack and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketScreener adds ETFs, commodities, and currencies on top.
Does ListingTrack or MarketScreener have real-time data?
ListingTrack offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketScreener 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 covers international markets: ListingTrack or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ListingTrack is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Which has a better stock screener: ListingTrack or MarketScreener?
Both ListingTrack and MarketScreener 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 ListingTrack or MarketScreener?
MarketScreener handles portfolio tracking. ListingTrack is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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