★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketInOut vs MarketScreener
Pick MarketInOut if
MarketInOut
Best for backtesting and correlation
Free • Paid plans available · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $14.96/mo instead of $34/mo
- You care about backtesting, correlation, and APIs & data feeds, things MarketScreener doesn't offer
Pick MarketScreener if
MarketScreener
Best for news and calendar
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, calendar, and stock ideas, things MarketInOut doesn't offer
- 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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The verdict
The bottom line
MarketInOut and MarketScreener cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including screeners, watchlist, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketScreener simply does more: 16 categories to MarketInOut's 7, including news, calendar, and stock ideas, plus a mobile app. MarketInOut counters by starting cheaper at $14.96/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarketScreener
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarketInOut$14.96/mo vs $34/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketScreener16 vs 7 categories
- Real-time data
- MarketInOut
- Asset coverage
- MarketScreenerAdds commodities
- Free plan
- Both
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 6 limits: Access: annual equivalent monthly usd: 28, Access: annual billing usd: 336 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 7 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: FactSet, Morningstar +1 more |
Capabilities | Custom formulas and Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit MarketInOut | Visit MarketScreener |
Standout features
What MarketInOut does best
- Screen 40+ exchanges with technical and fundamental filters across stocks, ETFs, forex, and crypto.
- Filter by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist, with hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes where supported.
- Use Formula Screener conditions with AND, OR, NOT logic, multi-timeframe rules, historical and range screening, ticker references, index references, and regime filters.
- Run strategy backtests with entry rules, exit rules, stop-loss, take-profit, and position-maintenance logic.
- Use survivorship-bias-free backtesting data that includes delisted stocks, as recorded in the profile.
What MarketScreener does best
- Follow market news and quotes across equities, ETFs, commodities, currencies, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
- Build custom watchlists with quotes, news, earnings releases, valuation trends, broker recommendations, and smart email alerts.
- Screen stocks globally with hundreds of fundamental and technical criteria, with higher filter counts reserved for Premium and Expert tiers.
- Use dynamic charts with configurable technical indicators and quick switching between individual stocks and personal lists.
- Explore thematic investment lists for idea discovery and compare themes against index trends and historical performance.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
Data partners | Not specified | FactSetMorningstarS&P Global Market Intelligence |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Excel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email | Surperformance SASCountry: France |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Not specified |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
One-time
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$34/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 28
- annual billing usd: 336
- annual billing usd: 600
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 50
- annual billing usd: 2,628
- annual equivalent monthly usd: 219
Coverage overlap
MarketInOut strengths
3What you only get with MarketInOut.
MarketScreener strengths
12What you only get with MarketScreener.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between MarketInOut and MarketScreener?
MarketInOut leans toward screeners, backtesting, and watchlist, while MarketScreener puts more weight on news, alerts, and calendar. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketInOut and MarketScreener cost?
Good news: both MarketInOut and MarketScreener have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use MarketInOut or MarketScreener on my phone?
MarketScreener lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MarketInOut doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose MarketInOut or MarketScreener?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketInOut if backtesting and correlation matter to you; go with MarketScreener if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketInOut and MarketScreener cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, currencies, and cryptos. MarketScreener adds commodities on top.
Does MarketInOut or MarketScreener have real-time data?
MarketInOut offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. MarketScreener 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 MarketInOut and MarketScreener?
MarketInOut exports to Excel. MarketScreener is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketInOut or MarketScreener?
Both MarketInOut and MarketScreener 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 MarketInOut or MarketScreener?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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