VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Marketlog checked September 24, 2026 · Stock Events checked September 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Stock Events
- Paid from
- $6.67/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want institutional ownership, data visualizations, and risk metrics.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
- Paid from
- $4.17/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile, API
Best if
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $4.17/mo instead of $6.67/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You want APIs & data feeds.
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Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want institutional ownership, data visualizations, and risk metrics.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick Stock Events instead if
Stock Events
Free • From $49.99/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $4.17/mo instead of $6.67/mo
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
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Our take
The bottom line
Marketlog and Stock Events cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to Stock Events's 7, including institutional ownership, data visualizations, and risk metrics. Stock Events counters by starting cheaper at $4.17/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Stock Events$4.17/mo vs $6.67/mo
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 7 categories
- API access
- Stock Events
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- Free plan
- Both
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 Stock Events does best
- Manage holdings and transactions.
- Follow dividends, earnings, and economic events.
- Review portfolio income over time.
- Unlock deeper portfolio and dividend analysis.
- Pro automates watchlists and transactions.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79.99/yr | Free • From $49.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 21 limits: Free: portfolios: Unlimited, Free: holdings: Unlimited +19 more | 4 limits: Free: tracked stocks: 15, Free: ai messages per 24 hours: 5 +2 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Dividend Investors +1 more |
Categories covered | 18 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | Broker sync and Wallet tracking |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Stock Events |
Standout features
The best features of Marketlog and Stock Events.ShowHide
Standout features
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 Stock Events does best
- Manage holdings and transactions.
- Follow dividends, earnings, and economic events.
- Review portfolio income over time.
- Unlock deeper portfolio and dividend analysis.
- Pro automates watchlists and transactions.
All details
Every attribute we track for Marketlog and Stock Events.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsCryptosCommodities |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Retail TradersDividend InvestorsLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
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: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | Microsoft ExcelGoogle Sheets |
Export formats | Image | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Broker syncWallet tracking |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | Stock Events GmbHSupport: Email |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +5 more | Freetracked stocks: 15 · ai messages per 24 hours: 5 |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $49.99/yr≈ $4.17/mo“Pro”ai messages per 24 hours: 50 |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $7.99/mo“Pro”ai messages per 24 hours: 50 |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and Stock Events?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Stock Events puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and dividends. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Stock Events cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Stock Events have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Marketlog or Stock Events?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Does Marketlog or Stock Events have an API?
Stock Events has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Marketlog doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Marketlog or Stock Events?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if institutional ownership and data visualizations matter to you; go with Stock Events if you'd rather have APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and Stock Events cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and cryptos. Marketlog also handles options, bonds, and funds. Stock Events adds commodities on top.
Does Marketlog or Stock Events have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Stock Events 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 Marketlog or Stock Events connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is Marketlog or Stock Events better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Stock Events 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 Stock Events?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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