★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Macrotrends vs TipRanks
Macrotrends
Best for screeners and stock comparison
Free • Paid plans available
TipRanks
Best for stock ideas and top analysts
Free • From $29.95/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
Macrotrends and TipRanks cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TipRanks simply does more: 37 categories to Macrotrends's 7, including stock ideas, top analysts, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Macrotrends counters by being completely free.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- TipRanks
- Broader coverage
- TipRanks37 vs 7 categories
- API access
- TipRanks
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Macrotrends if…
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
TipRanks if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about stock ideas, top analysts, and ETF screeners, things Macrotrends doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $29.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Premium Access: billing cadence: No monthly billing; pricing shown at checkout | 11 limits: Free: mcp oauth tool calls per month: 10, Free: mcp api requests per minute: 5 +9 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | — | MCP, Claude +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more |
Categories covered | 7 | 37 |
Regions | — | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Capabilities | Universe builder | 4 signals: Universe builder, Performance attribution +2 more |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Macrotrends | Visit TipRanks |
Standout features
What Macrotrends does best
- Market & macro research site with navigation sections for Stock Screener, Stock Research, Market Indices, Precious Metals, Oil & Gas, Commodities, Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Economy, Global Metrics and Delisted Stocks.
- Stock screener described as using 50+ performance/fundamental criteria; screener page states it can screen 4,600+ U.S. and international stocks using 50+ performance, fundamental and technical criteria.
- Stock research page states users can research and compare 5,000+ U.S. and foreign equities by price performance, geographic region and investment focus.
- Long-run historical datasets highlighted on the homepage, including 50+ years of historical stock price & dividend data and 10 years of quarterly stock fundamental data.
- Per-ticker pages include historical stock price history context such as 52-week high/low and average price over the last 52 weeks (example ticker page).
What TipRanks does best
- Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, corporate insiders and individual investors) to help investors evaluate who to trust.
- Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals).
- Smart Score pages disclose backtested performance context; current public examples show Top Smart Score stocks backtested from January 2016 versus the S&P 500, with a disclaimer that backtests are not actual results.
- AI Stock Analysis: automated report that analyzes business model, financial statements, technical indicators and market sentiment to generate an AI model rating and price target; examples include positive/negative factors, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and technical-analysis sections.
- Stock/ETF research workflow includes analyst forecasts/consensus & price targets plus pages/tabs for AI Stock Analysis, dividends, earnings, ownership, financials, statistics, technical analysis, historical prices, news/insights and charts.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesReal EstateOther | StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKey and OAuth2Docs |
Integrations | Not specified | MCPClaudeChatGPTCursorCodexGemini CLIMetaTrader |
Export formats | Not specified | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builderPerformance attributionPortfolio attributionAI summaries: News and Transcripts |
Vendor & support | Macrotrends LLC. | TipRanksCountry: IsraelSupport: Email |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- billing cadence: No monthly billing; pricing shown at checkout
$29.95/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- mcp oauth tool calls per month: 10
- mcp api requests per minute: 5
- +1 more
- mcp oauth tool calls per month: 100
- mcp oauth tool calls per month: 200
- smart requests per minute: 30
- smart requests per month: 1,000
- +4 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
7Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Macrotrends strengths
0What you only get with Macrotrends.
No unique categories.
TipRanks strengths
30What you only get with TipRanks.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Macrotrends and TipRanks?
Macrotrends leans toward screeners, stock comparison, and data visualizations, while TipRanks puts more weight on stock ideas, top analysts, and screeners. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Macrotrends and TipRanks cost?
Good news: both Macrotrends and TipRanks have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Macrotrends or TipRanks on my phone?
TipRanks lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Macrotrends doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Macrotrends or TipRanks have an API?
TipRanks has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Macrotrends doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Macrotrends or TipRanks?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Macrotrends if you prefer its overall approach; go with TipRanks if you'd rather have stock ideas and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Macrotrends and TipRanks cover?
Both cover stocks, commodities, and currencies. Macrotrends also handles bonds, real estate, and other. TipRanks adds ETFs, options, and cryptos on top.
Can I export data from Macrotrends and TipRanks?
TipRanks exports to CSV. Macrotrends is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Macrotrends or TipRanks?
Both Macrotrends and TipRanks 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 Macrotrends or TipRanks?
TipRanks handles portfolio tracking. Macrotrends is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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