★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: StockCharts checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs StockCharts
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Marketlog
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $19.95/mo
- You care about institutional ownership, risk metrics, and monte carlo, things StockCharts doesn't offer
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick StockCharts instead if
StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You care about screeners and scores, 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 StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to StockCharts's 9, including institutional ownership, risk metrics, and monte carlo. StockCharts counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $19.95/mo
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 9 categories
- Broker sync
- Marketlog
- 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 $19.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 9 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, 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 | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit StockCharts |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and StockCharts each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and StockCharts 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 StockCharts does best
- Tools for building technical workflows with SharpCharts, ACP, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios, with tier-based limits and support for importing symbols from CSV.
- Tools for running Advanced Scan Workbench filters with custom syntax on daily, weekly, and monthly bars, while planning around the lack of intraday scan execution.
- Tools for creating price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and StockCharts, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and StockCharts, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | Image | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
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 | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: 2 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and StockCharts?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and StockCharts have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Marketlog or StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if institutional ownership and risk metrics matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have screeners and scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptos. Marketlog also handles bonds, funds, and currencies. StockCharts adds mutual funds and commodities on top.
Do Marketlog and StockCharts offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Marketlog and StockCharts?
StockCharts exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can Marketlog or StockCharts connect to my broker?
Marketlog syncs with brokers automatically. With StockCharts, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Marketlog or StockCharts better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
StockCharts has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or StockCharts?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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