VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · Nasdaq.com checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs Nasdaq.com
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want ETF screeners, portfolio, and alerts.
- Paid from
- —
- 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 splits, IPO, and financials.
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, portfolio, and alerts.
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free · 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 splits, IPO, and financials.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, analyst ratings & price targets, and analyst forecasts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketBeat includes ETF screeners and portfolio, and Nasdaq.com includes splits and IPO.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Nasdaq.com
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Broker sync
- MarketBeat
- Asset coverage
- Nasdaq.comAdds mutual funds and options
- Free plan
- Both
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.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Review options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $249/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | Free: saved watchlist symbols: 20 and Free: watchlist requires account: Yes |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Plaid | Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | Universe builder and Greeks |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com.ShowHide
Standout features
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.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Review options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
All details
Every attribute we track for MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | Manual |
Integrations | Plaid | Nasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free / Daily Ratings”watchlist stocks: 10 | Freesaved watchlist symbols: 20 · watchlist requires account: Yes |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | — |
| Top plan | $29/mo“All Access” | — |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and news. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com?
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 MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.com 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 MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if ETF screeners and portfolio matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have splits and IPO. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Nasdaq.com adds mutual funds, options, and cryptos on top.
Does MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com have real-time data?
Nasdaq.com 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 MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com?
MarketBeat exports to CSV and Excel. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
MarketBeat syncs with brokers automatically. With Nasdaq.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com?
Both MarketBeat and Nasdaq.com 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 MarketBeat or Nasdaq.com?
MarketBeat handles portfolio tracking. Nasdaq.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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