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Markets.com vs Stock Unlock comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Markets.com adds Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Copy/Social Trading coverage that Stock Unlock skips.

Stock Unlock includes Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Blogs, and Newsletters categories that Markets.com omits.

Markets.com ships a mobile app. Stock Unlock is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

Markets.com

markets.com

A global CFD broker offering trading across web, mobile, MT4/MT5, and TradingView. Accounts come with 0% commissions and no deposit, withdrawal, or order fees — though spreads, overnight swaps, and currency conversion charges apply. Social and copy trading is enabled via Pelican Exchange Europe and through MT4/MT5 integrations. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 depending on jurisdiction, with some regions requiring protections such as guaranteed stop-losses. Crypto CFDs are not available to UK residents.

Platforms

WebMobileDesktop

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

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.
Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees.
Risk management tools include stop-loss and take-profit orders, floating spreads, and push/SMS/email alerts for key events.
Simple pricing structure: no commissions, account, deposit, or withdrawal fees; trading costs primarily come from spreads, swaps, and conversions.

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Stock Unlock

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Global stock and ETF research platform with screeners, valuation tools, customizable charts, and portfolio tracking. The free plan comes with meaningful but tight limits—such as two manual portfolios, one 10-ticker watchlist, and capped screener results—while paid tiers unlock the full feature set. Billing is monthly or yearly, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.
Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score.

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Where they differ

Markets.com

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Advanced Order Types Copy/Social Trading

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.
Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees.
Risk management tools include stop-loss and take-profit orders, floating spreads, and push/SMS/email alerts for key events.

Stock Unlock

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Data Visualizations Stock Comparison ETF Overview ETF Holdings Portfolio Watchlist Dividends

Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges.
Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration).
Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts.
Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Markets.com	Stock Unlock
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Alerts, Education Unique: Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, Copy/Social Trading	Shared: Alerts, Education Unique: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Scores, Valuation Models, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, AI, AI Report, Blogs, Newsletters
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs
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
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees. Risk management tools include stop-loss and take-profit orders, floating spreads, and push/SMS/email alerts for key events. Simple pricing structure: no commissions, account, deposit, or withdrawal fees; trading costs primarily come from spreads, swaps, and conversions. Leverage up to 1:30 for retail clients, varying by entity and regulatory jurisdiction.	Unique Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges. Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration). Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts. Proprietary “Insights Score” summarizing a company’s fundamentals at a glance. Stock Screener with dozens of filters, plus the ability to compare results by Insights Score. Built-in DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) calculator for valuation work.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Markets.com and Stock Unlock both support?

Both platforms cover Alerts, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Markets.com and Stock Unlock require subscriptions?

Both Markets.com and Stock Unlock keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Markets.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Stock Unlock focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Stock Unlock stands out for Coverage of more than 130,000 stocks and ETFs across 65 global exchanges., Portfolio tracking through manual entry or broker connections (via SnapTrade integration)., and Custom watchlists with event notifications and alerts..

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