★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs TC2000
Pick Marketlog if
Marketlog
Best for institutional ownership and data visualizations
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 $24.99/mo
- You care about institutional ownership, data visualizations, and risk metrics, things TC2000 doesn't offer
Pick TC2000 if
TC2000
Best for screeners and paper trading
From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You care about screeners, paper trading, and advanced order types, things Marketlog doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Marketlog and TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to TC2000's 11, including institutional ownership, data visualizations, and risk metrics. TC2000 counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Marketlog
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $24.99/mo
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 11 categories
- Desktop app
- TC2000
- Global coverage
- Marketlog
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $79.99/yr | From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 12 +17 more | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 11 |
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 | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit TC2000 |
Standout features
What Marketlog does best
- Track 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.
- Use 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.
- Track dividends automatically with dividend calendars, upcoming payment alerts, yield notifications, and a broad symbol universe recorded in the profile.
What TC2000 does best
- Use live U.S. equity data through Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts for NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX symbols.
- Build EasyScan screens with real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF formula-based conditions.
- Run alert workflows with 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, plus optional bundles for more capacity.
- Read real-time market and company news through the integrated MT Newswires feed.
- Analyze options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsOptions |
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: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd 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 | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | Image | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$79.99/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- portfolios: 1
- holdings: 12
- +3 more
- portfolios: 2
- holdings: Unlimited
- +2 more
- portfolios: 2
- holdings: Unlimited
- +2 more
- portfolios: 10
- holdings: Unlimited
- +1 more
- portfolios: 10
- holdings: Unlimited
- +1 more
$24.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- alerts: 1,000
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
6Marketlog strengths
12TC2000 strengths
5What you only get with TC2000.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Marketlog and TC2000?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Marketlog or TC2000 free to use?
Marketlog has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. TC2000 is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Marketlog and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose Marketlog or TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if institutional ownership and data visualizations matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have screeners and paper trading. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and TC2000 cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Marketlog also handles bonds, funds, and currencies.
Do Marketlog and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Marketlog or TC2000?
Marketlog has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. TC2000 is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Marketlog and TC2000?
TC2000 exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can Marketlog or TC2000 connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is Marketlog or TC2000 better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. TC2000 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 TC2000?
TC2000 has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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