VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketgenius vs Simply Wall St
Pick Marketgenius instead if
Marketgenius
Free · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want scores and short interest.
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Simply Wall St
Free • From $131.40/yr · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist.
- 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
Marketgenius and Simply Wall St cover a lot of the same ground (8 shared categories, including data visualizations, screeners, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Simply Wall St simply does more: 19 categories to Marketgenius's 10, including stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist, plus a mobile app. Marketgenius counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketgenius
- Free trial
- Simply Wall St7 days
- Broader coverage
- Simply Wall St19 vs 10 categories
- Mobile app
- Simply Wall St
- Asset coverage
- Simply Wall StAdds ETFs
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free • From $131.40/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 9 limits: Free: company reports per month: 5, Free: portfolios: 1 +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid, SnapTrade +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Pro Retail | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +3 more |
Categories covered | 10 | 19 |
Regions | North America, Europe, LatAm | North America, Europe, APAC, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | S&P Global Market Intelligence |
Capabilities | — | 6 signals: Universe builder, Broker sync +4 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Marketgenius | Visit Simply Wall St |
Where each one shines
What Marketgenius and Simply Wall St each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketgenius does best
- Forty index heatmaps across 18 countries, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30, FTSE 100, DAX, and IBEX 35.
- Twenty-seven superinvestor portfolio pages show reported holdings and quarterly changes from 13F filings.
- Tile size and color identify outliers across performance, valuation, profitability, and risk metrics.
- Switch heatmap metrics beyond percent change, including examples such as price-to-book and gross profit margin.
- Stock pages for prices, charts, market cap, P/E, PEG, revenue, earnings, cash flow, margins, and more than 40 metrics.
What Simply Wall St does best
- Visual reports cover valuation, future growth, past performance, financial health, and dividends for stocks in more than 90 markets.
- Snowflake reports link a five-part visual score to detailed sections, financials, risks, methodology, and source data.
- Curated lists cover undervalued companies, dividend stocks, insider buying, sectors, industries, and investment themes.
- The screener filters by market, industry, value, growth, income, risk, and other fundamental measures.
- Portfolio dashboards show market-relative performance, diversification, sector and region exposure, and holding fundamentals.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketgenius and Simply Wall St, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro Retail | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeLatAm | North AmericaEuropeAPACAfrica |
Coverage details | 18 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker, CIK, CUSIP, ISIN, LEI, and SEDOL | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | Vendor |
Data partners | Not specified | S&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidSnapTradeRobinhoodFidelityInteractive BrokersCharles SchwabE*TRADEVanguard |
Export formats | Not specified | ExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderBroker syncPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Simply Wall Street Pty LtdCountry: AustraliaFounded 2014Support: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freecompany reports per month: 5 · portfolios: 1 · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | — | $131.40/yr≈ $10.95/mo“Premium”company reports per month: 30 · portfolios: 3 · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $258/yr≈ $21.50/mo“Unlimited”company reports per month: Unlimited · portfolios: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketgenius and Simply Wall St?
Marketgenius leans toward data visualizations, screeners, and institutional ownership, while Simply Wall St puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 8 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketgenius and Simply Wall St cost?
Good news: both Marketgenius and Simply Wall St have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Marketgenius or Simply Wall St?
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 Marketgenius or Simply Wall St on my phone?
Simply Wall St lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Marketgenius doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Marketgenius or Simply Wall St?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketgenius if scores and short interest matter to you; go with Simply Wall St if you'd rather have stock ideas and portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketgenius and Simply Wall St cover?
Both cover stocks. Simply Wall St adds ETFs on top.
Does Marketgenius or Simply Wall St have real-time data?
Marketgenius offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Simply Wall St 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 Marketgenius and Simply Wall St?
Simply Wall St exports to Excel. Marketgenius is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Marketgenius or Simply Wall St?
Both Marketgenius and Simply Wall St 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 Marketgenius or Simply Wall St?
Simply Wall St handles portfolio tracking. Marketgenius is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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