VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Macrotrends vs Main Street Data comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Main Street Data
mainstreetdata.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Financials and 1 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Macrotrends has 6 categories you won't get in Main Street Data; Main Street Data has 5 unique categories.
- Pricing: Macrotrends is Free, Other; Main Street Data is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: Main Street Data is tagged for this workflow; Macrotrends has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Macrotrends | Main Street Data |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Other | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Macrotrends strengths
Categories covered by Macrotrends but not Main Street Data.
Main Street Data strengths
Categories covered by Main Street Data but not Macrotrends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Macrotrends and Main Street Data both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Financials, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Macrotrends and Main Street Data require subscriptions?
Both Macrotrends and Main Street Data keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Macrotrends and Main Street Data?
Both Macrotrends and Main Street Data prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Macrotrends differentiates itself with Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years., Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities., and Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks., whereas Main Street Data stands out for Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance., and KPI library with 1,100+ company-specific operating metrics, over 10 years of history, and updates within hours of earnings releases (with retroactive adjustments for reporting changes)..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.