VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · Stocknear checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs Stocknear
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want ETF screeners, portfolio, and stock comparison.
- Paid from
- $10/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want options, data visualizations, and dark pool & off-exchange.
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, portfolio, and stock comparison.
Pick Stocknear if
Stocknear
Free • From $10/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $20.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want options, data visualizations, and dark pool & off-exchange.
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 Stocknear 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. Stocknear simply does more: 18 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including options, data visualizations, and dark pool & off-exchange. MarketBeat counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stocknear$10/mo vs $20.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- Stocknear18 vs 14 categories
- Real-time data
- Stocknear
- Broker sync
- MarketBeat
- Global coverage
- MarketBeat
- Asset coverage
- StocknearAdds options
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 Stocknear does best
- Research coverage for ticker pages with tabs for financials, statistics, business metrics, forecasts, dark pool, options, insider activity, dividends, and history.
- Pro subscribers can monitor real-time options flow and unusual options activity.
- Review dark-pool and off-exchange activity.
- Plus and Pro subscribers can review 13F holdings, downloadable institution lists, and US congressional trades.
- Track analyst price targets, EPS and revenue forecasts, earnings calendars, and market news.
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 $10/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | 15 limits: Basic: credits per month: 10, Basic: watchlists: 1 +13 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Plaid | Discord |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 18 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: marketData_and_fundamentals, options_flow +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | AI summaries: News |
Security | — | Data residency: EU |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit Stocknear |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and Stocknear.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 Stocknear does best
- Research coverage for ticker pages with tabs for financials, statistics, business metrics, forecasts, dark pool, options, insider activity, dividends, and history.
- Pro subscribers can monitor real-time options flow and unusual options activity.
- Review dark-pool and off-exchange activity.
- Plus and Pro subscribers can review 13F holdings, downloadable institution lists, and US congressional trades.
- Track analyst price targets, EPS and revenue forecasts, earnings calendars, and market news.
All details
Every attribute we track for MarketBeat and Stocknear.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Data partners | Not specified | marketData_and_fundamentalsoptions_flowoptions_chains |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | Manual |
Integrations | Plaid | Discord |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EU |
Capability signals | Broker sync | AI summaries: News |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Stocknear GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2024Support: Email and Chat |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 3/5UX 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 | Free“Basic”credits per month: 10 · watchlists: 1 · +5 more |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | $10/mo“Plus”credits per month: 150 · stocks per watchlist: 100 · +2 more |
| Top plan | $29/mo“All Access” | $20/mo“Pro”credits per month: 1,000 · stocks per watchlist: Unlimited · +2 more |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and Stocknear?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Stocknear puts more weight on screeners, options, and data visualizations. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and Stocknear cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and Stocknear 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 Stocknear?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose MarketBeat or Stocknear?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if ETF screeners and portfolio matter to you; go with Stocknear if you'd rather have options and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketBeat and Stocknear cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Stocknear adds options on top.
Does MarketBeat or Stocknear have real-time data?
Stocknear 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.
Which covers international markets: MarketBeat or Stocknear?
MarketBeat has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Stocknear is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MarketBeat and Stocknear?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketBeat or Stocknear connect to my broker?
MarketBeat syncs with brokers automatically. With Stocknear, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketBeat or Stocknear?
Both MarketBeat and Stocknear 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 Stocknear?
MarketBeat handles portfolio tracking. Stocknear is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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