VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · Stock Analysis checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs Stock Analysis
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want insider data and institutional ownership.
- Paid from
- $6.58/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Pick MarketBeat instead if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want insider data and institutional ownership.
Start here
Stock Analysis
Free • From $79/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.58/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Use code JERA
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 Stock Analysis cover a lot of the same ground (12 shared categories, including screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Analysis simply does more: 32 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including stock ideas, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. MarketBeat counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Analysis$6.58/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Analysis32 vs 14 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Analysis
- Real-time data
- Stock Analysis
- Asset coverage
- Stock AnalysisAdds mutual funds and closed-end funds
- 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 Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Market research entry points: news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screening for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Direct access to ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Tracking event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
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Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $249/yr | Free • From $79/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | 14 limits: Free: ads: Yes, Free: exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid | Brokerage account sync, Google Sheets export +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more |
Categories covered | 14 | 32 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 6 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 10 partners: Fiscal.ai, S&P Global Market Intelligence +8 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | 4 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and Size +2 more |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit Stock Analysis |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and Stock Analysis.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 Stock Analysis does best
- Research coverage for 130,000+ global stocks and funds, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, indexes, IPOs, preferred shares, and other listed symbols.
- Market research entry points: news, press releases, trending stocks, indexes, heatmaps, pre-market movers, after-hours movers, IPO news, and broad market activity pages.
- Screening for ideas with stock, ETF, IPO, and mutual-fund screeners that support country and exchange filters, indicators, watchlist actions, table views, and paid saved-screen workflows.
- Direct access to ticker pages with quote data, company profiles, financial statements, ratios, statistics, business metrics, dividends, price history, charts, news, related symbols, downloadable tables, and data-source context.
- Tracking event-driven research with earnings calendars, IPO calendars, IPO statistics, dividend calendars, listings, delistings, splits, symbol changes, spin-offs, bankruptcies, acquisitions, and historical corporate actions.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsSwing Traders+2 more |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker, CIK, ISIN, and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendor |
Data partners | Not specified | Fiscal.aiS&P Global Market IntelligenceNasdaq Data LinkFinancial Modeling PrepCboeNasdaq / NYSEBenzingaFinnhub+2 more |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | ManualCSVBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Plaid | Brokerage account syncGoogle Sheets exportApple App StoreGoogle PlayPaddle |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizeBroker syncMulti-currency |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Vefir ehf.Country: IcelandFounded 2019Support: Email |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free / Daily Ratings”watchlist stocks: 10 | Freeads: Yes · exports: Limited compared with Pro/Unlimited · +2 more |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | $79/yr≈ $6.58/mo“Pro”stocks per watchlist: 100 · active alerts: 100 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $29/mo“All Access” | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Unlimited”downloads: Unlimited · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +3 more |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and Stock Analysis?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Stock Analysis puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 12 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and Stock Analysis cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
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 Stock Analysis on my phone?
Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if insider data and institutional ownership matter to you; go with Stock Analysis 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 MarketBeat and Stock Analysis cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Stock Analysis adds mutual funds, closed-end funds, and funds on top.
Does MarketBeat or Stock Analysis have real-time data?
Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketBeat or Stock Analysis connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketBeat or Stock Analysis?
Both MarketBeat and Stock Analysis 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 Stock Analysis?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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