★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Nasdaq.com
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $18.95/mo
- You care about data visualizations, risk metrics, and monte carlo, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners, insider data, and short interest, 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 Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Marketlog gives you data visualizations and risk metrics, and only Nasdaq.com gives you screeners and insider data.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $18.95/mo
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- 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
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79.99/yr | Free • From $18.95/mo |
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 | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | Image | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
| 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 Nasdaq.com?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Nasdaq.com cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Nasdaq.com have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Marketlog or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if data visualizations and risk metrics matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have screeners and insider data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and currencies. Marketlog also handles bonds, funds, and other. Nasdaq.com adds mutual funds on top.
Do Marketlog and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can Marketlog or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is Marketlog or Nasdaq.com better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Nasdaq.com is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Marketlog or Nasdaq.com?
Nasdaq.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or Nasdaq.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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