VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: MarketBeat checked September 30, 2026 · TIKR checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketBeat vs TIKR
- Paid from
- $20.75/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $24.95/mo
- You want ETF screeners and insider data.
- Paid from
- $24.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want stock ideas, data visualizations, and financials.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick MarketBeat if
MarketBeat
Free • From $249/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $20.75/mo instead of $24.95/mo
- You want ETF screeners and insider data.
Pick TIKR if
TIKR
Free • From $24.95/mo · Web
- You want stock ideas, data visualizations, and financials.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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 TIKR cover a lot of the same ground (12 shared categories, including screeners, analyst ratings & price targets, and analyst forecasts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. TIKR simply does more: 18 categories to MarketBeat's 14, including stock ideas, data visualizations, and financials. MarketBeat counters by starting cheaper at $20.75/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketBeat$20.75/mo vs $24.95/mo
- Broader coverage
- TIKR18 vs 14 categories
- Broker sync
- MarketBeat
- Asset coverage
- MarketBeatAdds ETFs
- 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 TIKR does best
- Research coverage for common stocks through a terminal-style workspace focused on financial statements, ratios, valuation multiples, estimates, filings, transcripts, ownership, news, and watchlists.
- Screening for a global equity universe of more than 100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges using regions, industries, financial metrics, ratios, valuation, forecasts, growth, margins, and other criteria.
- Analysis of company fundamentals with income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratio views, chartable line items, peer comparison, and plan-based historical depth.
- Tools for building valuation work with trailing and forward multiples, historical multiple charts, competitor comparisons, guided valuation models, and advanced valuation model settings.
- Review Wall Street estimates for revenue, EBITDA, EPS, and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with deeper forward estimate access on higher tiers.
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 $24.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | Free / Daily Ratings: watchlist stocks: 10 | 31 limits: Free: geographic coverage: US only, Free: financial history years: 5 +29 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Plaid | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Analysts | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 14 | 18 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | — | 4 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +2 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit MarketBeat | Visit TIKR |
Standout features
The best features of MarketBeat and TIKR.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 TIKR does best
- Research coverage for common stocks through a terminal-style workspace focused on financial statements, ratios, valuation multiples, estimates, filings, transcripts, ownership, news, and watchlists.
- Screening for a global equity universe of more than 100,000 stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges using regions, industries, financial metrics, ratios, valuation, forecasts, growth, margins, and other criteria.
- Analysis of company fundamentals with income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, ratio views, chartable line items, peer comparison, and plan-based historical depth.
- Tools for building valuation work with trailing and forward multiples, historical multiple charts, competitor comparisons, guided valuation models, and advanced valuation model settings.
- Review Wall Street estimates for revenue, EBITDA, EPS, and other metrics alongside historical actuals, with deeper forward estimate access on higher tiers.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersAnalysts | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsFinancial Advisors+1 more |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: US, CA, and GBIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarReutersFinancial Modeling Prep |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Plaid | Not specified |
Integrations | Plaid | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker sync | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | MarketBeat Media, LLCSupport: Email and Phone | TIKRSupport: Email |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free / Daily Ratings”watchlist stocks: 10 | Freegeographic coverage: US only · financial history years: 5 · +3 more |
| Entry paid plan | $249/yr≈ $20.75/mo“All Access” | $24.95/mo“Plus”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +7 more |
| Tier 2 | $29/mo“All Access” | $54.95/mo“Pro”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 10 · +7 more |
| Top plan | — | $119.95/mo“Ultimate”geographic coverage: Global · financial history years: 30 · +6 more |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketBeat and TIKR?
MarketBeat leans toward screeners, ETF screeners, and analyst ratings & price targets, while TIKR puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and data visualizations. They overlap in 12 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketBeat and TIKR cost?
Good news: both MarketBeat and TIKR 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 TIKR?
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 TIKR?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketBeat if ETF screeners and insider data matter to you; go with TIKR if you'd rather have stock ideas and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketBeat and TIKR cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketBeat also handles ETFs.
Can I export data from MarketBeat and TIKR?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketBeat or TIKR connect to my broker?
MarketBeat syncs with brokers automatically. With TIKR, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketBeat or TIKR?
Both MarketBeat and TIKR 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 TIKR?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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