VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · Tickertape checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs Tickertape
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want ETF screeners, calendar, and institutional ownership.
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want splits, financials, and scores.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want ETF screeners, calendar, and institutional ownership.
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want splits, financials, and scores.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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 Tickertape 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 calendar, and Tickertape includes splits and financials.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- Asset coverage
- TickertapeAdds 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 Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
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 • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Plaid | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit Tickertape |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and Tickertape.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 Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
All details
Every attribute we track for MarketBeat and Tickertape.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | APAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Plaid | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | $29/mo“All Access” | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | — | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and Tickertape?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
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 Tickertape on my phone?
Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if ETF screeners and calendar matter to you; go with Tickertape if you'd rather have splits and financials. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketBeat and Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Tickertape adds mutual funds and options on top.
Can I export data from MarketBeat and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketBeat or Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
Both MarketBeat and Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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