VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Tickertape
Pick Marketlog if
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 trade often and need tooling built for speed
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want screeners, scores, and analyst forecasts.
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 Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog includes institutional ownership and data visualizations, and Tickertape includes screeners and scores.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Marketlog
- 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 • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 19 limits: Free: portfolios: Unlimited, Free: holdings: Unlimited +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 | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 18 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Tickertape 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 Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | APAC |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
Data partners | YodleeThird-party data licensors | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | Image | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: 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: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +3 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and Tickertape?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Tickertape cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Tickertape have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Marketlog or Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if institutional ownership and data visualizations matter to you; go with Tickertape 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 Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. Marketlog also handles bonds, funds, and currencies. Tickertape adds mutual funds on top.
Does Marketlog or Tickertape have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Tickertape 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 I export data from Marketlog and Tickertape?
Tickertape exports to CSV. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Can Marketlog or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Is Marketlog or Tickertape better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
Tickertape has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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