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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Markets.com vs MarketWatch comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Markets.com logo

Markets.com

markets.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
MarketWatch logo

MarketWatch

marketwatch.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Markets.comWeb, Mobile, Desktop
MarketWatchWeb, Mobile
Categories
Markets.com5
MarketWatch18
Pricing details

Tool

Markets.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Live/Demo AccountFree

Tool

MarketWatch

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
SubscriptionSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersMarketWatch
WatchlistMarketWatch
NewsMarketWatch
AlertsTied
FinancialsMarketWatch
Insider DataMarketWatch
Short InterestMarketWatch
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Platform details

AttributeMarkets.comMarketWatch
Asset types
CurrenciesStocksCommoditiesETFsBondsCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosBonds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Markets.com and MarketWatch?

Markets.com focuses on Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Copy/Social Trading while MarketWatch specializes in News, Alerts, and Calendar. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Markets.com and MarketWatch cost?

Good news—both Markets.com and MarketWatch offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Markets.com or MarketWatch?

Choose Markets.com if you need Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., and Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration.. Go with MarketWatch if Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., and Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Markets.com and MarketWatch cover?

Both cover Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, and Cryptos. MarketWatch adds coverage for Mutual Funds, Options, and Futures.

Does Markets.com or MarketWatch have real-time data?

MarketWatch offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Markets.com uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Markets.com and MarketWatch?

MarketWatch supports data exports to CSV. Markets.com has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Markets.com or MarketWatch?

MarketWatch includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Markets.com focuses on other analytical tools.

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