VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · Stock Unlock checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs Stock Unlock
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want ETF screeners, calendar, and news.
- Paid from
- $7.50/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.5/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, ETF analysis, and scores.
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, calendar, and news.
Pick Stock Unlock if
Stock Unlock
Free • From $90/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $7.5/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want data visualizations, ETF analysis, and scores.
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 Unlock cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, analyst ratings & price targets, and analyst forecasts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Unlock simply does more: 17 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including data visualizations, ETF analysis, and scores, plus a mobile app. MarketBeat counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Unlock$7.5/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stock Unlock17 vs 14 categories
- Mobile app
- Stock Unlock
- 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 Unlock does best
- Research coverage for more than 170,000 stocks and ETFs across 70+ global exchanges, with premium plans extending historical financial depth.
- Stock Scores rated from 1 to 5 across valuation, profitability, financial health, growth, dividends, management, and analyst sentiment.
- Screening for stocks with 85+ metrics across scores, valuation, dividends, growth, financial health, and other fundamentals.
- Research coverage for ETFs through the ETF Screener, which the product navigation and homepage describe as covering 50,000+ global ETFs.
- Tools for running built-in DCF models that auto-populate financial data while letting users adjust projection periods, growth assumptions, terminal multiples, required return, and dividend growth.
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 • From $90/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | 19 limits: Free: monthly price usd: 0, Free: manual portfolios: 2 +17 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid | SnapTrade |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | Universe builder and Broker sync |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit Stock Unlock |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and Stock Unlock.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 Unlock does best
- Research coverage for more than 170,000 stocks and ETFs across 70+ global exchanges, with premium plans extending historical financial depth.
- Stock Scores rated from 1 to 5 across valuation, profitability, financial health, growth, dividends, management, and analyst sentiment.
- Screening for stocks with 85+ metrics across scores, valuation, dividends, growth, financial health, and other fundamentals.
- Research coverage for ETFs through the ETF Screener, which the product navigation and homepage describe as covering 50,000+ global ETFs.
- Tools for running built-in DCF models that auto-populate financial data while letting users adjust projection periods, growth assumptions, terminal multiples, required return, and dividend growth.
All details
Every attribute we track for MarketBeat and Stock Unlock.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | Plaid | SnapTrade |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Stock Unlock Inc.Support: Email and Chat |
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 | Freemonthly price usd: 0 · manual portfolios: 2 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | $90/yr≈ $7.50/mo“Pro”monthly price usd: 9 · annual billing monthly equivalent usd: 7.5 · +6 more |
| Top plan | $29/mo“All Access” | $240/yr≈ $20/mo“Unlimited”monthly price usd: 24 · annual billing monthly equivalent usd: 20 · +4 more |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and Stock Unlock?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Stock Unlock puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and Stock Unlock cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and Stock Unlock 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 Unlock?
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 Unlock on my phone?
Stock Unlock 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 Unlock?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if ETF screeners and calendar matter to you; go with Stock Unlock if you'd rather have data visualizations and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
Can I export data from MarketBeat and Stock Unlock?
MarketBeat exports to CSV and Excel. Stock Unlock is stingier about getting data out.
Can MarketBeat or Stock Unlock 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 Unlock?
Both MarketBeat and Stock Unlock 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 Unlock?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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