VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs SpotGamma
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Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $74.25/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick SpotGamma instead if
SpotGamma
From $74.25/mo · Web
- You want screeners and courses & certs.
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 SpotGamma cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, alerts, and options), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to SpotGamma's 6, including portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, plus a mobile app. SpotGamma counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Marketlog
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $74.25/mo
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Broker sync
- 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 | From $74.25/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: Unlimited, Free: holdings: Unlimited +17 more | 5 limits: Essential (Annual): annual price usd: 891, Essential (Annual): advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 +3 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | TradingView, TrendSpider +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 6 |
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: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Second and EOD +1 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 SpotGamma |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and SpotGamma each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and SpotGamma each do best.What Marketlog does best
- Portfolio tracking for 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.
- Monitor gains, drawdowns, returns, diversification, goals, target allocation, benchmarking, and daily or weekly portfolio email updates.
- Automatic dividend tracking, dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, and yield notifications.
What SpotGamma does best
- HIRO estimates the hedging impact of US option trades in real time.
- Equity Hub provides option-derived levels and ten-day histories for more than 3,500 US stocks, ETFs, and indices.
- Volatility Dashboard compares implied volatility across strikes, expirations, term structures, and skew.
- TRACE maps S&P 500 support, resistance, volatility, gamma, delta-pressure, and charm-pressure zones.
- Compass plots directional and volatility metrics, while screens flag unusual setups before market open.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and SpotGamma, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and SpotGamma, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
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: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and ARCXIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | SecondEOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | TradingViewTrendSpiderBookmapNinjaTraderJigsaweSignalSierra ChartThinkorSwim+1 more |
Export formats | Image | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Universe builderGreeksIV surface |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | TenTen Capital LLC d/b/a SpotGammaCountry: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 3/5UX 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: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +3 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $74.25/mo“Essential (Annual)”annual price usd: 891 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 74 |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $99/mo“Essential (Monthly)” |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $224.25/mo“Alpha (Annual)”annual price usd: 2,691 · advertised monthly equivalent usd: 224 |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $299/mo“Alpha (Monthly)” |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Institutional”starting price usdper month: 1,999 |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and SpotGamma?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while SpotGamma puts more weight on options, screeners, and data visualizations. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Marketlog or SpotGamma free to use?
Marketlog has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. SpotGamma is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Marketlog and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Marketlog or SpotGamma?
Marketlog is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Marketlog or SpotGamma on my phone?
Marketlog lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. SpotGamma doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Marketlog or SpotGamma?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if portfolio and watchlist matter to you; go with SpotGamma if you'd rather have screeners and courses & certs. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and SpotGamma cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Marketlog also handles bonds, funds, and currencies.
Do Marketlog and SpotGamma offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Marketlog or SpotGamma?
Marketlog has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. SpotGamma is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can Marketlog or SpotGamma connect to my broker?
Marketlog syncs with brokers automatically. With SpotGamma, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Marketlog or SpotGamma better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma?
SpotGamma has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or SpotGamma?
Marketlog handles portfolio tracking. SpotGamma is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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