★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketInOut vs StockFetcher
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MarketInOut
Free • Paid plans available · 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 backtesting, portfolio, and correlation, things StockFetcher doesn't offer
Pick StockFetcher instead if
StockFetcher
From $8.95/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.95/mo instead of $14.96/mo
- You care about data visualizations, something 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 StockFetcher cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, screeners, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketInOut simply does more: 7 categories to StockFetcher's 4, including backtesting, portfolio, and correlation. StockFetcher counters by starting cheaper at $8.95/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- MarketInOut
- Cheaper paid plan
- StockFetcher$8.95/mo vs $14.96/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketInOut7 vs 4 categories
- Real-time data
- MarketInOut
- Global coverage
- MarketInOut
- Asset coverage
- MarketInOutAdds ETFs and currencies
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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 • Paid plans available | From $8.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 7 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | Custom formulas and Universe builder | Custom formulas and Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit MarketInOut | Visit StockFetcher |
Where each one shines
What MarketInOut and StockFetcher each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketInOut and StockFetcher each do best.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 StockFetcher does best
- Write stock screens in a plain-English, text-based query language built around 125+ technical indicators.
- Use Standard for up to 100 saved filters and watchlists, or Advanced for 250 each plus larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support.
- Run U.S. stock screens on end-of-day CSI data with delayed intraday updates from DDFPlus.
- Plan around quote delays: Nasdaq data is delayed 15 minutes, while NYSE and AMEX data is delayed 20 minutes.
- Send saved-filter results by email each day from account settings.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketInOut and StockFetcher, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketInOut and StockFetcher, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCurrenciesCryptos | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Export formats | Excel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Custom formulasUniverse builder | Custom formulasUniverse builder |
Vendor & support | MarketInOut LimitedSupport: Email | Vestyl Software L.L.C.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | One-time“2-Year Membership” | $8.95/mo“Standard (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | One-time“1-Year Membership” | $16.95/mo“Advanced (Monthly)” |
| Tier 3 | One-time“6-Month Membership” | Subscription“Standard (Quarterly)” |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Advanced (Quarterly)” |
| Tier 5 | — | One-time“Standard (One-time 6-month)” |
| Tier 6 | — | One-time“Standard (One-time 1-year)” |
| Tier 7 | — | One-time“Advanced (One-time 6-month)” |
| Top plan | — | One-time“Advanced (One-time 1-year)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketInOut and StockFetcher?
MarketInOut leans toward screeners, backtesting, and watchlist, while StockFetcher puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketInOut or StockFetcher free to use?
MarketInOut has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. StockFetcher is paid-only. If budget matters, start with MarketInOut and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose MarketInOut or StockFetcher?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketInOut if backtesting and portfolio matter to you; go with StockFetcher if you'd rather have data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketInOut and StockFetcher cover?
Both cover stocks. MarketInOut also handles ETFs, currencies, and cryptos.
Does MarketInOut or StockFetcher have real-time data?
MarketInOut offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. StockFetcher 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.
Which covers international markets: MarketInOut or StockFetcher?
MarketInOut has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, and Middle East), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. StockFetcher is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MarketInOut and StockFetcher?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (MarketInOut: Excel; StockFetcher: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketInOut or StockFetcher?
Both MarketInOut and StockFetcher 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 StockFetcher?
MarketInOut handles portfolio tracking. StockFetcher is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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