★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Multpl
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Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, things Multpl doesn't offer
Pick Multpl instead if
Multpl
Free · Web
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about real yields and APIs & data feeds, things Marketlog 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
Marketlog and Multpl cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, data visualizations, macro data, and financials), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to Multpl's 5, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, plus a mobile app. Multpl counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- API access
- Multpl
- Global coverage
- Marketlog
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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 $79.99/yr | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | — |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Multpl |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Multpl each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Multpl each do best.What Marketlog does best
- Tracking portfolios across stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, funds, forex, crypto, indices, and other assets on web, iOS, and Android.
- Enter transactions manually or connect supported brokerage and bank accounts through Marketlog’s data provider.
- Broker and bank connectivity for 2,000+ supported institutions, with examples such as Fidelity, E*TRADE, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, and Robinhood.
- Monitoring gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Tracking dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe.
What Multpl does best
- Simple charts and tables for S&P 500 P/E, Shiller CAPE, price-to-sales, price-to-book, earnings yield, dividends, earnings, and sales series.
- Views for reviewing macro and rates series such as CPI, inflation, GDP, Treasury yields, real yields, population, and income statistics.
- Switch between monthly and yearly table views where supported to move from chart context into spreadsheet-style review.
- On-page source and methodology notes that cite providers such as S&P Global, U.S.
- Current end-of-day timestamps on popular series for lightweight market-context checks.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Multpl, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Multpl, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksBondsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: US |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and R |
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | Nasdaq Data Link (Quandl) |
Export formats | Image | CSVJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | MultplSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 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 | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 12 · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | — |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | — |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and Multpl?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Multpl puts more weight on data visualizations, macro data, and real yields. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Multpl cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Multpl have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Marketlog or Multpl on my phone?
Marketlog lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Multpl doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Marketlog or Multpl have an API?
Multpl has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Marketlog doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Marketlog or Multpl?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if portfolio and watchlist matter to you; go with Multpl if you'd rather have real yields and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and Multpl cover?
Both cover stocks, bonds, and other. Marketlog also handles ETFs, options, and funds.
Does Marketlog or Multpl have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Multpl 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: Marketlog or Multpl?
Marketlog has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Multpl is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Marketlog and Multpl?
Multpl exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Is Marketlog or Multpl better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Multpl is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or Multpl?
Marketlog handles portfolio tracking. Multpl is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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