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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Markets.com vs Smartkarma comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Alerts.
- Coverage tilt: Markets.com has 4 categories you won't get in Smartkarma; Smartkarma has 9 unique categories.
- Pricing: Markets.com is Free; Smartkarma is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: Smartkarma is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: Smartkarma is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
- News: Smartkarma is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Markets.com | Smartkarma |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Currencies, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, Desktop | Web, Mobile |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Markets.com strengths
Categories covered by Markets.com but not Smartkarma.
Smartkarma strengths
Categories covered by Smartkarma but not Markets.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Markets.com and Smartkarma both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Markets.com and Smartkarma require subscriptions?
Both Markets.com and Smartkarma keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Markets.com and Smartkarma?
Both Markets.com and Smartkarma support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Markets.com differentiates itself with Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration., and Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees., whereas Smartkarma stands out for AI-augmented research hub delivering real-time, actionable insights with direct access to top-ranked analysts., SmartScore Screener covers five factors-Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum-with filters by country, sector, and market cap., and Relative Value tool highlights HoldCo and share-class pair opportunities, with proprietary Actionability/Investability scores and z-score diagnostics..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.