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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Main Street Data vs TipRanks comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Main Street Data logo

Main Street Data

mainstreetdata.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Main Street DataWeb
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Main Street Data9
TipRanks35
Pricing details

Tool

Main Street Data

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

StarterFree
Plus$39/mo

Tool

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales
Category leaders
Stock IdeasTipRanks
PortfolioTipRanks
NewsTipRanks
AlertsTipRanks
DividendsTipRanks
Data VisualizationsMain Street Data
Insider DataTipRanks
TranscriptsMain Street Data
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeMain Street DataTipRanks
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsOptionsCryptosCommoditiesCurrencies
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
Not specified
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specifiedNot specified

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Main Street Data and TipRanks?

Main Street Data focuses on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison while TipRanks specializes in Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Main Street Data and TipRanks cost?

Good news—both Main Street Data and TipRanks offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Main Street Data or TipRanks on my phone?

TipRanks has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Main Street Data is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does Main Street Data or TipRanks have an API?

TipRanks provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Main Street Data doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Main Street Data or TipRanks?

Choose Main Street Data if you need Visual dashboards and customizable curated charts for listed companies., and Stock screener with simplified charting for fundamentals and performance.. Go with TipRanks if Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and 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). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Main Street Data and TipRanks cover?

Both cover Stocks. TipRanks adds coverage for ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, and Currencies.

Which has a better stock screener—Main Street Data or TipRanks?

Both Main Street Data and TipRanks include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Main Street Data or TipRanks?

TipRanks offers portfolio tracking features. Main Street Data is more focused on research and analysis.

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