VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Marketlog vs Valuesider
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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 $17/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick Valuesider instead if
Valuesider
Free • From $204/yr · Web
- You want screeners.
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 Valuesider cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including watchlist, institutional ownership, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Marketlog simply does more: 18 categories to Valuesider's 6, including portfolio, risk metrics, and monte carlo, plus a mobile app. Valuesider counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Marketlog$6.67/mo vs $17/mo
- Free trial
- Marketlog7 days
- Broader coverage
- Marketlog18 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- Marketlog
- Real-time data
- 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 $204/yr |
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 | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | — |
Integrations | Yodlee, Fidelity Investments +5 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 18 | 6 |
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 | Adjustments: Splits |
Data partners | Yodlee and Third-party data licensors | — |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Monte Carlo, Broker sync +1 more | Universe builder |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Marketlog | Visit Valuesider |
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Valuesider each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Marketlog and Valuesider 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 Valuesider does best
- Browse tracked value-investor portfolios with quarter-by-quarter holdings and activity from SEC 13F filings.
- Review homepage summaries such as top owned securities, top buys, top sells, and biggest aggregated investments across tracked gurus.
- The Holdings Screener to filter the aggregate guru portfolio by ownership, number of gurus, security type, and portfolio-impact fields.
- The Activity Screener to analyze aggregated buy and sell changes across investors and quarter windows.
- Export support for screener results to XLSX, XLS, or CSV for offline research notes and spreadsheets.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Valuesider, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Marketlog and Valuesider, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsBondsFundsCurrenciesCryptosOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsFundsBondsOptionsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsDay TradersSwing Traders | Retail TradersPro RetailValue InvestorsLong-term InvestorsAnalystsStudents/Researchers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | 26 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Identifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| 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 | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | YodleeFidelity InvestmentsE*TRADE from Morgan StanleyVanguardSchwabInteractive BrokersRobinhood | Not specified |
Export formats | Image | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Monte CarloBroker syncMulti-currency | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Myfxbook Ltd.Country: IsraelSupport: Email | Valuesider LLCSupport: Email |
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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“Basic” |
| Entry paid plan | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Plus Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $204/yr≈ $17/mo“Premium annual” |
| Tier 2 | $7.99/mo“Plus Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | $25/mo“Premium” |
| Tier 3 | $179.99/yr≈ $15/mo“Pro Annual”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $444/yr≈ $37/mo“Elite annual” |
| Top plan | $17.99/mo“Pro Monthly”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $55/mo“Elite” |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Marketlog and Valuesider?
Marketlog leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Valuesider puts more weight on screeners, institutional ownership, and data visualizations. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Marketlog and Valuesider cost?
Good news: both Marketlog and Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Marketlog or Valuesider on my phone?
Marketlog lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Valuesider doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Marketlog or Valuesider?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Marketlog if portfolio and risk metrics matter to you; go with Valuesider if you'd rather have screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Marketlog and Valuesider cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and bonds. Marketlog also handles currencies and cryptos. Valuesider adds mutual funds and closed-end funds on top.
Does Marketlog or Valuesider have real-time data?
Marketlog offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
Valuesider exports to CSV and Excel. Marketlog is stingier about getting data out.
Is Marketlog or Valuesider better for day trading?
Marketlog is the one positioned more for active traders. Valuesider 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 Valuesider?
Valuesider has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Marketlog doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Marketlog or Valuesider?
Marketlog handles portfolio tracking. Valuesider is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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