★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketInOut vs SMARTBROKER+
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MarketInOut
Free • From $359 · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, backtesting, and correlation, things SMARTBROKER+ doesn't offer
Pick SMARTBROKER+ instead if
SMARTBROKER+
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about brokerage and downloadable tax reports, things MarketInOut doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+ cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, watchlist and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketInOut simply does more: 7 categories to SMARTBROKER+'s 4, including screeners, backtesting, and correlation. SMARTBROKER+ counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- MarketInOut
- Free trial
- MarketInOut7 days
- Broader coverage
- MarketInOut7 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- SMARTBROKER+
- Real-time data
- MarketInOut
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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
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $359 | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 7 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East | Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | — |
Capabilities | Custom formulas and Universe builder | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketInOut | Visit SMARTBROKER+ |
Where each one shines
What MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+ each do best.What MarketInOut does best
- Technical and fundamental screening across more than 30 exchanges, stocks, ETFs, forex, and crypto.
- Filters by exchange, sector, industry, index, or watchlist, with intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes where supported.
- Formula Screener conditions with AND, OR, NOT logic, multi-timeframe rules, historical and range screening, ticker references, index references, and regime filters.
- Strategy backtests with entry rules, exit rules, stop-loss, take-profit, and position-maintenance logic.
- Survivorship-bias-free backtesting data that includes delisted stocks.
What SMARTBROKER+ does best
- Stocks, ETFs, ETCs, funds, bonds and exchange-traded derivatives across German and international venues.
- Conditional €0 gettex execution from €500 and €1 execution below that threshold.
- Fee-free eligible stock, ETF, ETC, fund and crypto-ETP savings-plan execution from €1.
- Separate direct-crypto wallet for eligible German residents, priced at 0.90% plus venue adjustments.
- Free securities custody, settlement account and optional foreign-currency accounts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East | Europe |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | 9 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Excel | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email | Smartbroker AGCountry: GermanySupport: Phone and Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Not specified |
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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
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | — |
| Entry paid plan | $359“2-Year Membership” | — |
| Tier 2 | $259/yr≈ $21.58/mo“1-Year Membership” | — |
| Top plan | $159“6-Month Membership” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+?
MarketInOut leans toward screeners, backtesting, and watchlist, while SMARTBROKER+ puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketInOut or SMARTBROKER+ free to use?
MarketInOut has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. SMARTBROKER+ is paid-only. If budget matters, start with MarketInOut and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use MarketInOut or SMARTBROKER+ on my phone?
SMARTBROKER+ 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 SMARTBROKER+?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketInOut if screeners and backtesting matter to you; go with SMARTBROKER+ if you'd rather have brokerage and downloadable tax reports. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketInOut and SMARTBROKER+ cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. MarketInOut also handles currencies. SMARTBROKER+ adds mutual funds and bonds on top.
Does MarketInOut or SMARTBROKER+ have real-time data?
MarketInOut offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. SMARTBROKER+ 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 SMARTBROKER+?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (MarketInOut: Excel; SMARTBROKER+: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketInOut or SMARTBROKER+?
MarketInOut has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; SMARTBROKER+ doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketInOut or SMARTBROKER+?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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